An old hacker's tips on staying employed (2021)

I would argue the most important step in &quot;riding the bull&quot; as the OP puts it is having savings[0]. In the context of keeping a job, having a savings cushion relieves a lot of stress and makes it much easier to make good long-term decisions (like taking the risk of leaving a company in a downward spiral for something unknown, but hopefully better.)<p>0 - <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;jlcollinsnh.com&#x2F;2011&#x2F;06&#x2F;06&#x2F;why-you-need-f-you-money&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;jlcollinsnh.com&#x2F;2011&#x2F;06&#x2F;06&#x2F;why-you-need-f-you-money&#x2F;</a>

Nice writeup, thanks a lot. Especially the last point “Two-And-Done” Rule is a very good advice. Thanks!

So, &quot;it is really mostly a matter of luck&quot;, and just do so much work that they decide to fire someone else... <i>sigh</i>. If only there was some way for the workers to negotiate collectively for working terms that avoid mass layoffs whenever the interest rates go the wrong way.