John McGehee

  There is plenty of good  general advice on how to prepare for termination : build up cash, warm up you network, control your emotions, don't sign anything. In this article I share more specific tips on how tech workers can prepare. In my 14 years as a consultant I must have been "laid off" 30 times; it just means that it's time to move on to deliver value at the next place. So when a layoff became imminent at my last company, I prepared the way I always do. The approach Act like a vendor who lost this sale, but still wants repeat business in the future. No matter what happens, you will see some of your coworkers again. Conduct yourself lawfully with professionalism and honor. In particular, do not take any company property, intellectual or physical; do not violate your NDA or employment agreement. It's not just wrong, I have personally seen people go to jail for it. Begin your preparation as soon as you think your position may be affected. You will do nothing mo