LAYOFF WARNING SIGNS...

What happen to America? The economy here is getting bad, when will this end? Everything goes up but our salary. A lot of houses that are being foreclosed, many of the stores went bankrupt and tons of employees got laid off.

A lot of job seekers are looking for open position/s in where I'm working right now. To be honest, that really scares me. Every time I think of those people who unfortunately lost their job I couldn't avoid but to ask my self how safe is my job? And every time I think about that I say a little prayer to God and thank him for I have this wonderful job.

Please give 2 minutes or so to read this article, I believe this is a big help.

Stay one step ahead of a layoff by heeding these warning signs.

Internal Problems: Things You Control
Sometimes we ignore obvious signs that the other shoe is going to drop,
attributing negative signals to a bad phase that will quickly pass.
Unfortunately, ignoring these signs can threaten your job security.

Watch out if:
You Got a Bad Review or a Warning.
How was your last performance review? Did you get a decent raise? Were you
given any warnings or put on probation for anything? It's a bad sign if nothing
positive was said during your review.

Your Boss Looks over Your Shoulder.
Has your boss recently put you on a short leash, when he used to trust you
to work independently?
Maybe he's been giving you subtle warnings that your work is not up to snuff
even though you think otherwise, and he finally got tired of you missing his signals.

You Get the Cold Shoulder.
Do colleagues you used to eat lunch or talk with avoid you lately? Do they skirt discussions about future projects? Are you being left out of meetings you used to be part of? Think there's a reason?

External Problems: Management Changes Beyond Your Control
Keeping an eye on the company, its health and the ripple effects of
high-level decisions can clue you into the true status of your job security.
Be wary if:

You Get a New Boss.
For five years, you worked in harmony with your boss, who was suddenly replaced by a rattlesnake. This is no time to be complacent; prep for a job search before
you have to. Line up a reference from HR since the new boss probably won't give you a good one.
Management Makes Changes at the Top.
The company's leader and figurehead suddenly disappears, and the entire mood of
the company shifts. Long-time employees are heard grumbling and complaining
about the new direction. This can actually help you. Ask yourself: How do I
handle change? If you're averse to making a big move, you'll probably hate the new procedures that go along with the transition to a new leader. On the other hand, how will you handle the changes associated with getting a new
job? Will you find those challenges any easier? Weigh the consequences of both scenarios.

There Are Rumors of Restructuring or Layoffs.
Sometimes rumors carry a grain of truth. If there is talk about restructuring the
office, be prepared. If you don't do a full-out job search, at least dust
off your resume so if you're cut, you'll have that chore out of the way.

New Hires Don't Fit the Mold.
Sometimes a new colleague is hired who can
do no wrong with all of the managers but treats you and other employees like
dirt. If you've complained and documented your gripes but management doesn't
confront the bad apple, you must assess what this person Is doing to your
outlook on work. Sometimes morale can get so low that there's no choice but to
leave. Overall, it's important to know the difference
between something that truly threatens your job security and something that may
actually turn out to be a bad week or month.

If you're one of those people who got laid off please don't lose your hope and don't quit! Only losers know how to quit, you're not a quitter aren't you?