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The survey of 1,000 Americans also found that many would take other measures to save their jobs.
Specifically, 46% indicated that theyd accept additional responsibilities or workload.
Moving to an undesirable role is something 25% of respondents said theyd do.
Some 25% would even go back to the office full time.
Cutting down to part-time work is something 18% would opt for.
Take Initiative
Thomas stressed that taking initiative is key.
Instead, you should get ready as if it will.
Have your resume done, he said.
Have your LinkedIn up to speed, regardless.
Begin to look at the marketplace, regardless.
Dont wait for the anvil to come crashing down.
venture to Stay Employed
However, according to Thomas, theres value in remaining employed.
In some cases, the answer is actually yes, Thomas said.
He believes that all companies undergo tougher times.
[By being] very transparent in whats happening, Thomas said.
If you decide to start a job search, Thomas advised considering smaller companies.
The amount of reward that I see for my clients in smaller companies is extraordinary, he said.
He also emphasized exploring opportunities at companies that are in traditional blue-collar industries, such as HVAC.
These, he said, have white-collar work as well.
These are still businesses, he said.
Two-way communication, Thomas noted, can go a long way.
Employees do, and the company does.
Thomas gave an example of how you could approach such a conversation.
Say youre willing to take a pay cut.
He noted that you should not explicitly state youll leave if not rewarded.
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