Are companies loyal to you—or just to shareholders? In this episode of Work Trauma: How Corporations Really Work, we unpack the hard truths about corporate loyalty, layoffs, and why “job security” is more myth than reality. You’ll learn how to reframe your employment as a fair, reciprocal transaction—results for pay—without burning out or being exploited.

We dig into real-world stories (layoff scripts, brand-loyalty pressure, “go above & beyond” abuse) and translate them into practical career strategy: document impact, negotiate compensation, keep your résumé current, and align with leaders who foster healthy culture.

Walk away with a clear checklist of what to expect from employers—fair pay, healthy environment, growth, impact—and what they should expect from you. If this helps you build a better career (and nudge companies to be better), please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE.

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Chapter markers

00:00 - Should You Be Loyal?

01:25 - Corporations Aren’t Loyal

02:32 - The Social Contract

03:09 - It’s Just a Transaction

04:33 - Recalibrate the Relationship

06:23 - Inside Layoffs: The Script

07:33 - The “Above & Beyond” Trap

16:09 - The Job Security Myth

22:38 - What You Should Expect

24:33 - Be Loyal to People, Not Companies

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