We honestly aren't treated better, and as you point out, are usually the first out the door. This has been my experience as a marketer over the last 16+ years. So, so many of my compatriots let go in these lean times (and often not backfilled), leaving those left behind to do 2-3X more work and get the ol "you're lucky to have a job!" speech. I've been laid off twice in my career, despite being considered a high-performer, once mid-way through Covid, and am staring down the barrel of another looming layoff. Honestly, being a marketer sucks but I don't know what else to do at this point.
This is a weird thing to say. Not only is it functionally false, we have plenty of cases where companies made layoffs due to personal reasons and also where companies are making a profit, but also comes across as condescending.
If you figure it out, let me know. I'm a content marketer recently laid off, and I've been dabbling in learning Python in my downtime as a general interest but also as a horizontal skill that... may prove helpful?
In the meantime, kicking down every door I can to find a great company looking for great content.
Hey.. check out Superpath and Content & Pros Slack communities. They post tons of jobs and you can usually direct message the hiring managers - sure beats the endless blind application game. I can send you some other resources - DM me.
