Why layoffs are made for older employees? What should I do if I am laid off at the age of 35?

Previously, the Internet has been widely discussing that companies give priority to layoffs of employees around 35 years old. Workers who are at a disadvantage in labor relations can do nothing about this unspoken rule in the workplace. All they can do is to make themselves less likely to be replaced. So why do companies usually lay off old employees first?

Why layoffs of old employees?

No one in the company tells you to respect the old and love the young. Whoever is capable will be hired. Generally, when it comes to layoffs, old employees are not necessarily laid off first. If new employees are not capable enough and cannot bring any benefits to the company, they will also be laid off. After all, companies are all about profit. Whoever can contribute more value to the company will stay.

The main reasons why older employees are more likely to be laid off are usually the following:

1. High production, low energy, limited capacity

In fact, the cost-effectiveness of many old employees is relatively low, that is, they receive high salaries but have low productivity. For enterprises, this is too expensive and not cost-effective.

2. Taking advantage of one's age and being cunning

Many old employees have been working in the company for many years and have figured out all the tricks, both overt and covert, and are well aware of the loopholes in various systems and processes. Once something happens, they know exactly how to respond and how to deal with it.

3. Lack of vitality and aggressiveness

Some companies are happy to recruit fresh college graduates because they are energetic, have more ideas and dare to take challenges. Old employees may have become experienced due to their age and have been in the company for a long time. Their energy, learning ability and spirit cannot be compared with those of young people. Moreover, most of them have families and may focus more on their families.

But young people are different. They can work hard and take risks, work overtime and travel, have strong learning abilities and are full of energy. Their salaries are lower than those of old employees, so if there are layoffs, who else should be laid off except the old employees?

What to do if you are laid off at the age of 35

First, adjust your mindset.

Embrace change. It is recommended that you maintain a rational and calm mindset and try to adjust your mentality and state. Since the fact has already happened, sort out your emotions and move forward.

Second, analyze yourself.

If you were to apply for a job again, what cards would you have in your hand? Are they good or bad? In other words, what are your strengths or advantages? No matter how big or small, write them all down, even if it's some positive comments from your former colleagues.

These are the capital for you to continue looking for a job or start your own business.

Then, pay attention to various job postings.

The best thing is to have a friend who can recommend you internally. If that doesn't work, you can submit your resume yourself.

Of course, during the job search, don't give up your studies and learn the technical skills of the job you are going to find. Otherwise, if you are away from the workplace for too long, your abilities and energy will easily slacken.

Can I leave early after being notified of layoffs?

1. If you can find a better job before layoffs, it is recommended that you resign as soon as possible.

reason:

① Layoffs mean crisis. Can you find a good job when the market is full of negative information about your old employer?

Good companies all have a "star halo". When the company is doing well, if you go out to look for a job with the "halo", your salary and choices will be better; on the contrary, if you wait until the "layoff" occurs and then go out, it will be difficult to find a job.

② When your former colleagues are looking for jobs, your salary and opportunities will be reduced

After a round of interviews, you find that your colleagues have also been to the same companies as you, and the competition is very fierce. In this situation, even if the other party is satisfied with you, they will lower your salary - this is very common when a company encounters large-scale layoffs.

2. If there are no particularly good job opportunities, it is of course recommended to wait for layoffs.

The compensation for layoffs is quite good. Generally speaking, if the employee has worked for less than 6 months, he/she will get one month's salary; if the employee has worked for 6 months to 1 year, he/she will get 2 months' salary; if the employee has worked for 1 to 2 years, he/she will get 3 months' salary.

Moreover, this money does not need to be taxed, and it is calculated based on the "average salary". So if your monthly salary is 3,000 yuan, but including bonuses and commissions it can reach 10,000 yuan, the final compensation standard will be calculated based on 10,000 yuan.

Of course, if you work for a wealthy company, N+5 or N+10 will make you even happier. If your income is high enough and you work long enough, a compensation of one million is not surprising.