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June 24, 2022

Dear Sifted: My startup is considering layoffs, should I look for a new job?

A careers coach, an HR veteran and a recruiter share their thoughts


In our ‘Dear Sifted’ series we ask you, our readers, to send us your startup problems, before rounding up some top-notch advice from industry experts. Need some sage wisdom yourself? Submit your startup problems anonymously here. 

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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