[iofj]

As someone who made the mistake in working for an international office, and caught the train out almost 10 years ago now, I agree. I escaped one set of layoffs and then kept thinking I'm next.

I was next.

Got fired at end of financial year, along with a couple thousand others. Had a new job before the day was out (another result of said anxiety).

[gaius]

Getting fired and getting laid off are very different things!

[fgonzag]

Am I missing something? They are the exact same thing. The company decides to terminate your employment contract, as opposed to you making the decision.