TWhile any economy experiences a slowdown every 5 to 10 years the very thought of it is scary for all the professionals. As soon as you hear of economic slowdown, the first thing that comes to mind is losing your jobs. Of course the news of global giants retrenching thousands of employees makes a person worry about her/his own future but you must understand that panicking would not solve the problem.
It is a situation which everybody has to face and you should work on the tips to survive a difficult time. Here are some tips which can help you during this time of crisis:
1. Give your best
If you are a working professional, your first attention would be to save your current job. Give more than your 100 per cent to your work.
During the time of crunch, companies try to avoid moving ahead with redundant roles. They would see if it is possible to work with five people instead of eight. So, ensure that you carry enough responsibilities to not make it to the list of those three people who could be laid off.
Text: Kshipra Singh | Photograph: Rediff Archives
About the author:
The author is a contributor to www.CareerRide.com, a website that provides you answers to you technical and non-technical questions of an IT interview.
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