On two separate occasions, my manager assured me that I shouldn't be concerned about potential layoffs because he has my back and he views me as a vital member of the team. I really want to take his words for granted, but I was under the assumption that decisions about layoffs were made much further up the line of command. I'm not sure what to make of this at this point.
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No, your Manager may not be safe or your Manager may not be deciding. Skydance likes to use consulting companies and they select by salary and their strategy. Example if you are Sr Manager or Sr Director of Senior VP they consider that redundant and you are highly at risk. They would rehire your role at a lower salary level.
These are cost cutting layoffs so you are only known to the powers that be by your salary.
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Good luck.
@OP you cannot believe this. Sometimes those above your manager can put you on the layoff list.
Use this time to apply for jobs. Wait it out since it is better to be laid off from one job and get severance while having another job secured.
Checking in. Did you believe him and was it right?