Yeah, being asked to uproot your whole life with zero job security is wild. Loyalty’s a two-way street, and “stay flexible” sounds like code for “we’re not promising anything.”
Went through something like this last year. Moved for a “critical role” and got laid off six weeks later. If they can’t even give you basic reassurance, that’s a red flag. Not worth uprooting your whole life for vibes and silence.
you’re not wrong to question it—moving your whole fam without a safety net isn’t loyalty, it’s just risky. hoping you get clarity soon
Totally fair to feel stuck. If your manager won't give clarity, ask HR for written confirmation on job security or relocation support. If they dodge that too, start quietly job hunting now. Always have a plan B. your family’s stability comes first
been there. moved for a job, got laid off 6 weeks later. no help, no warning. took me years to recover. if I could go back, I’d have stayed put and trusted my gut
honestly, “stay flexible” is always corporate for “we might cut you next, good luck.” I wouldn’t move without some real assurances in writing
you’re not wrong to feel stuck. that’s a massive ask with zero support. companies want all the commitment without offering any in return. "return to hub" is starting to sound like “return to chaos” 😤
Amazon’s pushing me to relocate to Sunnyvale for Return to Hub. I was told I need to be with my team there, and honestly, I don’t have a huge issue with that part. What I do have an issue with is the complete lack of job security. I asked my manager if there’s at least a sense of stability—some assurance that I won’t be laid off right after moving and he said nothing. Just straight silence.
The thing is, people on my team have already been laid off. There are fewer projects, and we’ve been told to stay flexible which feels like code for “you’re on thin ice.” So now I’m supposed to sell my house, sign a 12-month lease in a crazy expensive area, move my family, and enroll my kids in new schools… with zero guarantee I’ll still have a job in 3 months?
If I get laid off, how do I even pay rent there? I’m all for being a team player, but I can’t risk my family’s stability on blind loyalty. I just don’t understand how companies expect people to make major life changes like this with no real safety net. Anyone else been through this or feeling stuck?