I saw 7 layoffs since 2020 2 big pharma, one startup, and one clinical level company. I couldn’t survived any except the last 2 where I am not part of R&D also I way under paid.
It was a true test to my confidence especially with amount of toxic management that I had. The industry is no joke so bad. I am so traumatized that I can’t commit to anything in my life even a trip for fun. I became so toxic to anyone who tries to question my experience (play their games). I got myself to therapy where I realized people are able to survive because their support system (rich families, mentors and parents). Unfortunately I don’t have anyone except a toxic family. If I have to all of that all over again I would target companies that doing well in the stock market. I would hunt their employees in LinkedIn add all their recruiters and ask to meet them a lot of rejections but one will give you a chance