Should You Take a Job with a Company That's Laying People Off?

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version.

They’re firing people. They want to hire you. Should you accept?

What if your job offer is from a company that’s laying off employees? Is it smart to take a job there? It could be—depending on what you want, who you are, where you stand, and whether they know what they—re doing. There may be some excellent opportunities,… (more)

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version.

They’re firing people. They want to hire you. Should you accept?

What if your job offer is from a company that’s laying off employees? Is it smart to take a job there? It could be—depending on what you want, who you are, where you stand, and whether they know what they—re doing. There may be some excellent opportunities, but are they a good fit?

If you liked this Element, read more from Martha Finney, including Rebound: A Proven Plan for Starting Over After Job Loss (ISBN: 9780137021147).

Available in print and digital formats.