You got yourself a Shure SM7B and you’re sounding great and it hasn’t gone unnoticed 🙌🏼💜 For even better sound if you’re feeling spicy consider turning the gain slightly down still and using something like the Cloudlifter Preamp which will allow even more crystalline clears with that mic 🎉
I’ve ended up following a lot of this advice “accidentally”. When layoffs hit I was untouched (I had already saved a few waffling projects), but layoffs got everyone I was working with, and the emotional toll was too much and I had to quit. I find I haven’t had trouble finding another role, though. Feel very privileged to be in such a position. I would add that if you can, save as much of your income as possible. Having all the time in the world to find another job has been excellent and allowed me to really think about what I’ve been looking for. It also means you can afford to take a lower paying job that fits better, which is what I’m going to experiment with.
I cannot tell you how happy I am to see an ad for the first time in this Channel, after I have watched all your videos before. Your ethos / perspective is quite US specific, which does not make good governance non-universal of course. Only, when job market frowns upon being fired, and is maybe a bit more suspicious about rapid career movement when it involves switching companies, I suspect grief-to-talent ratio might be harder to optimize. Cost of raising unpopular points you find of material importance is higher, because if you wind up being sacked, the cost to your career can be fairly catastrophic. Yet, you have in principle much higher threshold to being fired. I feel that good management at best, and good individual managers next, can make best of this both in the US and in the EU. I feel hearing earnest grief without favor or prejudice is best for companies, but it is almost never achieved.
All points that I fully agree with. Old school Bungie was a perfect example of a lot of these practices I think. No stupid perks, no complaining about nonsense. Just people that Microsoft took care of and a team that truly cared both about each other and about the project at hand. If that weren't the case, we would never have gotten a Halo 2. Or at least, it would have been FAR inferior to what we got. Because of all that, we got some of the greatest console games ever made that pushed boundaries. And also made Microsoft a lot of freaking money. lol
Legit, I know the intention was good but this reads as "let your boss know that they can underpay you and overwork you, and you'll thank them for it with a smile!!!!" How about companies respect their employees instead?
@@ulizez89 ...what neurons in your dementia-riddled brain activated in order to make you think that *I* think that companies shouldn't respect their employees?
@@ulizez89 I had completely different impression. This presentation was about maintaining certain image within the company and keeping your eyes open. I saw no indication that she is suggesting liking the company on a personal level, let alone being a sycophant.
@@Vladislav888 That's because you are already deep into the corpo kool aid, so it sounds normal to you. I get it, the easiest way to survive a layoff is to prove that you are a doormat and the company can stomp all over you whenever they want. But that doesn't mean it's a good or ethical thing to do. Sometimes having principles is more important than keeping that job. My advice: make sure you are as close to financially independent as you can so you don't have to degrade yourself for that paycheck.
@@ulizez89 >I get it, the easiest way to survive a layoff is to prove that you are a doormat and the company can stomp all over you whenever they want Not the way I would've put it, but correct. If company thinks that you're more trouble than you're worth, you will be let go first. It's that simple. > But that doesn't mean it's a good or ethical thing to do. Excuse me, what thing? I get the impression that you see something like "do not get laid off at all costs" advice hidden somewhere. I don't. The way I see it, she explains a game mechanic here. Do that and it would increase the probability of being affected by the layoff. You don't - the probabilty will decrease. That's it. There is no "avoid getting laid off at all costs" message in this video, but for some reason you assume that it's the case. Why? >Sometimes having principles is more important than keeping that job Absolutely. The way you put it, though, indicates that you think that I - or the author of the video - disagree for some reason. Despite the anecdote of the author deliberately taking hit to their carreer because she thought it's the right thing to do. >make sure you are as close to financially independent as you can so you don't have to degrade yourself for that paycheck Absolutely. Again, your tone suggests that me or an author of the video disagree for some reason.
I wish I had seen this video when it was first released. I would have started working on my networking then. Now I have been laid off and need to figure it out. But the lesson has been learned.
Wise words Laura from a seasoned corporate career navigator. That "Not arguing with youŕ Boss" one is the one I know culturally a good number of Americans might not really agree with as it's encouraged to challenge authority on opposing views and with the current ideologies promoting work positivity et al, some might forget that they still have and MUST show regard for their superiors at work, you know.
I come from a Northern European work culture, so I will have a different idea of work-life-balance. That said, I worked in AZ, US under a European boss for sadly mere two years. Sub-prime crises, oh my. I feel your grief to talent ratio is fair, when management is at least decent. It is sad sometimes fair and justified grief is not safe. That is when mgt is not 360 degrees, but up and lateral. I actually feel networking when happy is ideal. You can praise the product, the team and your colleagues very sincerely. Finding the balance between truth and grace when you know you have fair grief can be hard. My advice : be more gracious than very truthful. But all in all, we all know even the great persons get the sack sometimes. Don't give up if it happens, and if it is about you, don't despair but improve.
❤ One of my criteria for a good manager is being able to explain the business, like why the company fiscally invests in what you do. If your manager can't, it's a good indicator you should get that context from your network and eval your next steps.
I've wanted to do this for a long time because I've been fortunate to have a front row seat for a lot of amazing game and tech history. I actually drafted a book first, but decided videos are a more appropriate medium.
@@laurafryer6321 I’d like to know the title of your book & would be glad to buy it when you list it on Amazon etc, especially as a mid-career professional in tech trying to navigate these murky corporate streets. Video Request: Please could you do a career guide video on how to be a 10x Technical Project Manager, who’s both technically savvy and communicates effortlessly, and know how to stakeholder-manage like clockwork ? Thanks Laura.
That Juicero clip had me Laughing 😄 Never have i ever thought i'd be watching videos on Layoffs. Internet Gaming Zone! Oh my lord, the last time i saw that, i was like 10 years old. wow that's a nostalgia trip! I'd love to watch a video on that, but i mean. it'd probably be pretty Niche 🤷♀ "you also have-to be less annoying" hahah XD Speaking of being annoying... i'd like to be just a little annoying and mention that i almost never hear the word 'Ratio'
Not heard about the grief ratio before that is really nicely put. A lot of this is cultural though and I am detecting a strong bias to west coast style thinking. Still super valuable but UK / Europe / Japan defo have slightly different rules.
9:30 My understanding of this section is that you spent social credit to protect Xbox, and that purchase threatened your employment. I know it has been a theme in these videos that ass covering hurts the company, but individuals are not companies. Being honest in this situation seems to have happened at your expense, for xbox's benefit. I don't see how an individual could be inspired towards honesty in the workplace when the liabilities aren't equitable. It does not seem strategic to leverage your livelihood for company expenses. In hindsight, would you do it the same way again? I can't help but be tempted by the idea of getting your position "in writing" so to speak, and letting your boss fail Xbox, as it was his prerogative to do.
I would do it again. I've done it several times. It hurts my soul to do otherwise. Before Microsoft I worked at a small company and my boss asked me to lie to one of our partners about a check being in the mail. I needed the paycheck but I refused. A few weeks later most of us were told not to come in on Friday as we were no longer employed. No severance. It was painful. The company folded a few weeks later, but I survived and went on to better things. :)
As someone from Eastern Europe who worked in the IT industry for my entire life (read > 16 years) and who is without a job since March this year I found your tips really helpful...and I can 100% agree that networking is *really* important. Also, that thing with "perks" is also 1000% true, never cared and never willl care about that kind of stuff, but sadly there is a whole "sub-industry" related to that called HR...it's laughable (I even found it insulting) when recruiters try to "lure" me for some position with so called perks...Anyway, the yet another great video 🦾
You got yourself a Shure SM7B and you’re sounding great and it hasn’t gone unnoticed 🙌🏼💜
For even better sound if you’re feeling spicy consider turning the gain slightly down still and using something like the Cloudlifter Preamp which will allow even more crystalline clears with that mic 🎉
I'm glad you noticed and thank you for the suggestions! Audio is not my strong suit but I'm working on it. :)
I’ve ended up following a lot of this advice “accidentally”. When layoffs hit I was untouched (I had already saved a few waffling projects), but layoffs got everyone I was working with, and the emotional toll was too much and I had to quit.
I find I haven’t had trouble finding another role, though. Feel very privileged to be in such a position.
I would add that if you can, save as much of your income as possible. Having all the time in the world to find another job has been excellent and allowed me to really think about what I’ve been looking for. It also means you can afford to take a lower paying job that fits better, which is what I’m going to experiment with.
Thank you for sharing your story! Layoffs are difficult for the people that remain and companies often don't think about that cost.
I cannot tell you how happy I am to see an ad for the first time in this Channel, after I have watched all your videos before.
Your ethos / perspective is quite US specific, which does not make good governance non-universal of course. Only, when job market frowns upon being fired, and is maybe a bit more suspicious about rapid career movement when it involves switching companies, I suspect grief-to-talent ratio might be harder to optimize. Cost of raising unpopular points you find of material importance is higher, because if you wind up being sacked, the cost to your career can be fairly catastrophic. Yet, you have in principle much higher threshold to being fired.
I feel that good management at best, and good individual managers next, can make best of this both in the US and in the EU. I feel hearing earnest grief without favor or prejudice is best for companies, but it is almost never achieved.
The last months have been really grim, rarely days where you don't notice something about. thanks, good video
The best thing I ever did was start my own business, I work partly from home, I do all my own admin work and manage all my clients
All points that I fully agree with. Old school Bungie was a perfect example of a lot of these practices I think. No stupid perks, no complaining about nonsense. Just people that Microsoft took care of and a team that truly cared both about each other and about the project at hand. If that weren't the case, we would never have gotten a Halo 2. Or at least, it would have been FAR inferior to what we got. Because of all that, we got some of the greatest console games ever made that pushed boundaries.
And also made Microsoft a lot of freaking money. lol
This is why no employer deserves two nanoseconds--let alone two weeks--of notice.
Legit, I know the intention was good but this reads as "let your boss know that they can underpay you and overwork you, and you'll thank them for it with a smile!!!!" How about companies respect their employees instead?
@@ulizez89 ...what neurons in your dementia-riddled brain activated in order to make you think that *I* think that companies shouldn't respect their employees?
@@ulizez89 I had completely different impression.
This presentation was about maintaining certain image within the company and keeping your eyes open.
I saw no indication that she is suggesting liking the company on a personal level, let alone being a sycophant.
@@Vladislav888 That's because you are already deep into the corpo kool aid, so it sounds normal to you.
I get it, the easiest way to survive a layoff is to prove that you are a doormat and the company can stomp all over you whenever they want. But that doesn't mean it's a good or ethical thing to do. Sometimes having principles is more important than keeping that job.
My advice: make sure you are as close to financially independent as you can so you don't have to degrade yourself for that paycheck.
@@ulizez89 >I get it, the easiest way to survive a layoff is to prove that you are a doormat and the company can stomp all over you whenever they want
Not the way I would've put it, but correct. If company thinks that you're more trouble than you're worth, you will be let go first. It's that simple.
> But that doesn't mean it's a good or ethical thing to do.
Excuse me, what thing? I get the impression that you see something like "do not get laid off at all costs" advice hidden somewhere.
I don't.
The way I see it, she explains a game mechanic here. Do that and it would increase the probability of being affected by the layoff. You don't - the probabilty will decrease.
That's it.
There is no "avoid getting laid off at all costs" message in this video, but for some reason you assume that it's the case.
Why?
>Sometimes having principles is more important than keeping that job
Absolutely. The way you put it, though, indicates that you think that I - or the author of the video - disagree for some reason.
Despite the anecdote of the author deliberately taking hit to their carreer because she thought it's the right thing to do.
>make sure you are as close to financially independent as you can so you don't have to degrade yourself for that paycheck
Absolutely.
Again, your tone suggests that me or an author of the video disagree for some reason.
Great video and a lot of it is true for other industries as well!
Thank you for your videos! I just recently discovered your channel and find your content so interesting and informative!
Thank you!
What a great video! thank you for sharing so much and being so generous.
Thank you!
I wish I had seen this video when it was first released. I would have started working on my networking then. Now I have been laid off and need to figure it out. But the lesson has been learned.
Wise words Laura from a seasoned corporate career navigator.
That "Not arguing with youŕ Boss" one is the one I know culturally a good number of Americans might not really agree with as it's encouraged to challenge authority on opposing views and with the current ideologies promoting work positivity et al, some might forget that they still have and MUST show regard for their superiors at work, you know.
Exactly! Challenging is okay but not in front of a crowd or on Twitter. :)
I come from a Northern European work culture, so I will have a different idea of work-life-balance. That said, I worked in AZ, US under a European boss for sadly mere two years. Sub-prime crises, oh my.
I feel your grief to talent ratio is fair, when management is at least decent. It is sad sometimes fair and justified grief is not safe. That is when mgt is not 360 degrees, but up and lateral.
I actually feel networking when happy is ideal. You can praise the product, the team and your colleagues very sincerely. Finding the balance between truth and grace when you know you have fair grief can be hard. My advice : be more gracious than very truthful.
But all in all, we all know even the great persons get the sack sometimes. Don't give up if it happens, and if it is about you, don't despair but improve.
That's a great point about networking when you're happy. I appreciate your thoughts!
❤ One of my criteria for a good manager is being able to explain the business, like why the company fiscally invests in what you do. If your manager can't, it's a good indicator you should get that context from your network and eval your next steps.
Great point!
I'm loving your videos. Keep up the good work. I am curious though, what motivated you to start making videos?
I've wanted to do this for a long time because I've been fortunate to have a front row seat for a lot of amazing game and tech history. I actually drafted a book first, but decided videos are a more appropriate medium.
@@laurafryer6321 🥰
@@laurafryer6321 I’d like to know the title of your book & would be glad to buy it when you list it on Amazon etc, especially as a mid-career professional in tech trying to navigate these murky corporate streets.
Video Request: Please could you do a career guide video on how to be a 10x Technical Project Manager, who’s both technically savvy and communicates effortlessly, and know how to stakeholder-manage like clockwork ?
Thanks Laura.
@@1anre I never finished it but if I do, I will let you know. Thank you for the video(s) suggestion!
Wow how do you process 1,000 emails a day? That’s incredible!
That Juicero clip had me Laughing 😄
Never have i ever thought i'd be watching videos on Layoffs.
Internet Gaming Zone! Oh my lord, the last time i saw that, i was like 10 years old. wow that's a nostalgia trip!
I'd love to watch a video on that, but i mean. it'd probably be pretty Niche 🤷♀
"you also have-to be less annoying" hahah XD
Speaking of being annoying...
i'd like to be just a little annoying and mention that i almost never hear the word 'Ratio'
Not heard about the grief ratio before that is really nicely put. A lot of this is cultural though and I am detecting a strong bias to west coast style thinking. Still super valuable but UK / Europe / Japan defo have slightly different rules.
9:30 My understanding of this section is that you spent social credit to protect Xbox, and that purchase threatened your employment. I know it has been a theme in these videos that ass covering hurts the company, but individuals are not companies. Being honest in this situation seems to have happened at your expense, for xbox's benefit. I don't see how an individual could be inspired towards honesty in the workplace when the liabilities aren't equitable. It does not seem strategic to leverage your livelihood for company expenses.
In hindsight, would you do it the same way again? I can't help but be tempted by the idea of getting your position "in writing" so to speak, and letting your boss fail Xbox, as it was his prerogative to do.
I would do it again. I've done it several times. It hurts my soul to do otherwise. Before Microsoft I worked at a small company and my boss asked me to lie to one of our partners about a check being in the mail. I needed the paycheck but I refused. A few weeks later most of us were told not to come in on Friday as we were no longer employed. No severance. It was painful. The company folded a few weeks later, but I survived and went on to better things. :)
@@laurafryer6321 Thank you so much for taking the time to respond.
awwww
Politics play a huge part too.
I agree.
As someone from Eastern Europe who worked in the IT industry for my entire life (read > 16 years) and who is without a job since March this year I found your tips really helpful...and I can 100% agree that networking is *really* important.
Also, that thing with "perks" is also 1000% true, never cared and never willl care about that kind of stuff, but sadly there is a whole "sub-industry" related to that called HR...it's laughable (I even found it insulting) when recruiters try to "lure" me for some position with so called perks...Anyway, the yet another great video 🦾
Thank you! I hope you find a new role soon!
Great video sis loved it 🙏🏿👍🏿
Thank you Keith! :)