Sometimes it takes more work to avoid doing work. Instead of coasting, take action. While everyone else is working in slow motion, you want to stand out by going all in. Speak with your manager to find out how you can help them. Ask what their short and long-term goals for you and the division are. Once you know what they want, go out of your way to exceed expectations.
The reward for a job well done will be another career-enhancing task. Slowly but surely, you’ll earn the respect of co-workers, your boss, management and everyone you interact with. Try to get on a project that is mission-critical to the company's success. If you are attached to something that the C-suite highly values, the odds are good that you’ll be needed and have immunity from being downsized.
If you are in this category, do everything you can to disabuse people of this bias. Showcase that you are up to speed with all new software and technologies. If you aren’t, immediately take online classes to get up to speed. In your interactions with people, show that you are dynamic and have a high-energy level to counteract ageist biases.The aforementioned strategies are not foolproof. Your company may be in such dire straits that even the best and brightest can’t be saved.
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How to avoid getting sacked 101: wake up from being woke, simple.