How To Protect Yourself From Layoffs

Layoffs aren’t random.. They’re strategic, and they’re accelerating across the gaming industry.. . I’ve been on both sides:. – Laid off from leadership. – And the one making the cuts. . And what I learned from the inside will probably p*** you off.. In this video, I’ll break down exactly how layoffs really happen, who gets cut first, and how to protect yourself before the next wave hits.. . You’ll learn:. – The real reason companies do layoffs (it’s not what they tell you). – The 3 types of employees most at risk. – A proven strategy to bulletproof your visibility, value, and alignment. – What to do right now if you sense layoffs are coming. – The mindset shift that turns layoffs from a dead end into a career reset. . Don’t wait until the calendar invite hits.. Prepare now, while others are still in denial.. . WEEKLY CAREER STRATEGIES (FREE). Join thousands of gaming professionals getting my no-fluff career advice every Monday.. 👉 Subscribe here: https://www.christran.gg/newsletter. . Bonus: Get my free guide —. “NotebookLM: Your Cheat Code to Gaming Studio Interview Success”. Use AI to prep smarter, sound sharper, and land the role.. . ABOUT ME. I’m Chris Tran—former Riot Games leader turned career coach.. I help mid-career gaming professionals get hired, get promoted, and stay visible no matter what’s happening in the industry.. . 🔗 Let’s connect:. – Newsletter: https://www.christran.gg/newsletter. – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisltran. – Website: https://www.christran.gg. . ⏱️ Timestamps. 00:00 – Layoffs aren’t random: they’re strategic. 00:15 – Why companies really lay people off. 00:53 – Who gets cut first: invisible, redundant, misaligned. 01:52 – How to build layoff-proof visibility and value. 03:02 – Emergency protocol if you sense layoffs coming. 04:05 – The mindset shift that changes everything. 04:40 – 3 action steps to protect your career starting this week. . Don’t wait. Prepare now. Here’s how.