Unlike some other countries (e.g. Japan, Germany . . .), work in USA is strictly AT WILL. There are no guarantees unless you have an employment contract. Neither employee or employer owe each other anything but a paycheck for value rendered. Hence in USA, we must keep skills up and marketable; always keep feelers out for other job opportinities. Consider yourself an independent contracter with a 2-week assignment that may or may not renew. Act accodingly and free yourself from the fear of layoffs.
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UK took voluntary redundancy, paid down my mortgage, done up my house, month on holiday and into another job.... Best thing i ever did. You could too. My house is mine and now i care not. Good luck everyone.
I couldn't agree more. Don't be afraid to take new opportunities and learn from them. You only get out what effort you put in.