> There's a huge morale hit from the layoff and survivors soldier on, but certainly not with renewed pep

can confirm here too, myself included.

And me

Yep, same for me

Yep - https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-productivity-surges-se...

From my experience it's quite obvious that people with families amidst layoffs and a difficult job market will work harder (or look like they are) to ensure they keep their jobs.

This is no longer a worker's market, meaning your labor has been devalued and competition has increased. Increased globalization and rising unemployment rates (latest report has a .5% increase) will spell disaster for those of us who keep the same attitudes we enjoyed the last couple decades. I'm just a worker like most people on here, but I'm really steeling myself for what's to come. I don't think now is the time to sit on your laurels and hope that your tenure is enough to keep your job around.