The holiday season usually sees nearly 40% of Americans going into debt to pay for presents and other holiday-related expenses. It’s understandable, then, that it’s even more heartbreaking than usual to be laid off in December. Many companies avoid staff cuts on purpose in these late months, either out of charity, or out of concern for their public image. Still, it happens every year, and as a startup employee, you’re at higher risk than most of being laid off. The…
Read more: Why layoffs happen in December, and how to handle them compassionately
The holiday season usually sees nearly 40% of Americans going into debt to pay for presents and other holiday-related expenses. It’s understandable, then, that it’s even more heartbreaking than usual to be laid off in December. Many companies avoid staff cuts on purpose in these late months, either out of charity, or out of concern for their public image. Still, it happens every year, and as a startup employee, you’re at higher risk than most of being laid off. The… Read more: Why layoffs happen in December, and how to handle them compassionately
