Ask HN: Should I prepare to get laid off?

[is-is-odd]

I start a new grad job in 3 weeks. The company went public 2 years ago, their stock exploded, but has since cratered. They recently announced a hiring freeze on most non-critical roles.

I’m scared. Should I start interviewing again? I haven’t interviewed/done Leetcode in 6+ months.

Are new grads easy targets for layoffs?

[thisguymartin]

I would say yes. However, I would say be flexible if you need to get a job outside of tech to survive do it and volunteer or try to get side gigs if you can.

I worked as a janitor for a year when everything was crap.

[erikdolbert123]

If you're in tech, you need to constantly be prepared to get laid off.

[thisguymartin]

Were you around during the last recession in the field? I am just wondering your experience