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My company is laying off workers — how do I know if I’m safe?

My employer has announced that they’re laying off 10% of the workforce. I haven’t heard anything about my job security. Am I safe, or should I start looking for a new job?

Those are excellᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚent q꧙uestions and one that should be asked of your boss.

Regardless of the answer you receive, you should still be active⭕ in a job se𓆏arch because you just never know.

However, that doesn’t mean that 𒆙you should jump at the firstꦓ offer, either.

A 10% cut means that 90% won’t be cut, and often, while job cuts are obviously unfortunate for those affected, they can mean new opportunities for remaining employees as com♕panies look to restructure and retain other talent.

So ask questions,🔴 indicate your interest in staying with the company, do what you can to get noticed forဣ the right reasons and remain engaged.

Meanwhile, begin a job search to give yourself the best chance of 🍎having the most options availabl⭕e to you.

Man talking on a mobile phone while driving car.
Moonlighting as an Uber driver while working remotely could get you in hot water with both companies. Shutterstock

I don’t make enough money to make ends meet, so I’ve been moonlighting as an Uber driver. I work remotely, so I’m able to get work done while driving or on-call. Can I get in trouble for doing both jobs at the same time if my performance in either isn’t suffering?

Moo🐻nlighting is not uncommon, but it’s not a protected 😼right.

It can depend on your employer’s policy, but most certainly few employers would be OK with someone doing two jo🐲bs at the same time on what they consider “company time.”

So yes, you could get fired for moonlighဣting during the compaജny’s time.

Personally I can barely contain my frustration with drivers who are incessantly talking on🙈 the phone while driving.

It may be legal, but I d💯on’t want to hear the conversation.

I don’t know what Uber’s restrictio❀ns are about ♚what you do while driving, but I imagine that focusing on anything other than the road and providing a safe ride for your passengers and others on the road would be prohibited too.

I admire the work ethic, but for your benefit — a♋nd others — I r♎ecommend you do each job separately, provided you can get proper rest.

Gregory Giangrande has over 25 years of experience as a chief human resources executive. Hear Greg Weds. at 9:35 a.m. onEmail: GoToGreg@btc365-futebol.com. Follow: and on Twitter: @GregGiangrande