Alright, let me tell you about this whole Adaptive Biotech layoffs situation. It’s been a rollercoaster, and I figured I’d share what I’ve seen and kinda how I navigated it.
So, the buzz started a while back, right? You hear whispers, see the stock price doing its thing, and you just know something’s brewing. I started prepping then. Nothing crazy, just updating my resume, dusting off my LinkedIn, the usual stuff. Figured it’s better to be ready than scrambling later.
Then BAM! The official announcement hits. Adaptive is restructuring, streamlining, whatever corporate jargon they wanna use. Bottom line: people are losing their jobs. My stomach kinda dropped, not gonna lie. You start doing the mental math: “Am I safe? Are my projects secure? What are my chances?”
The first thing I did was take a deep breath. Panicking doesn’t solve anything. I started networking like crazy. Not in a desperate way, but more of a “checking in” with people I know in the industry. Just casually asking how things are going, what opportunities they’re seeing, you know? It’s always good to have your feelers out there.
Next, I really focused on my current role. I wanted to make sure I was indispensable, at least for the time being. I volunteered for extra tasks, made sure all my projects were running smoothly, and generally tried to be as helpful as possible. Perception is everything, right? You want them to see you as a valuable asset.
I also started quietly documenting everything I did. Seriously. Every accomplishment, every problem I solved, every contribution I made. If I was going to be looking for a new job, I wanted to have a clear and concise record of my value. Plus, it’s just good practice anyway.
Then came the waiting game. The hardest part, honestly. You’re walking on eggshells, trying to read the room, trying to figure out who’s next. It’s stressful as hell. I tried to stay positive, focus on my work, and avoid the rumor mill as much as possible. Easier said than done, but I gave it my best shot.
Luckily, I made it through the first round of cuts. HUGE sigh of relief. But it’s not over, is it? You know there’s probably more coming down the line. So I’m keeping my head down, continuing to network, and staying ready for anything.
Here’s the thing I learned: layoffs suck. Big time. But you can’t control them. All you can control is how you react. So prep early, stay productive, network like crazy, and document everything. It’s not a guarantee of anything, but it’ll give you a fighting chance. And honestly, sometimes that’s all you can ask for.
Good luck to anyone else going through this right now. It’s tough, but you’re tougher. You got this.
