My boss is firing people left and right.. should I be worried?

[Anonymous]

So I started this job around 7-8 months ago so I’m still fairly new. A lot of the people there have been there for years upon years. It’s not family owned but it’s a very close knit community and a very well known business in my state. I am 25, a waitress and younger than most of the servers/bartenders but there’s also a good amount that are younger than me as well. I’ve never felt weird around there they treated me very kind from the first day but as of lately it’s like management is doing a “clean out” it seems. They’re getting more weird by the day as of lately. I came from a toxic job prior so I hate to walk on eggshells again but they just fired very high end people without any notice. Like the sous chef, the front of house manager, both gone in one day. There has also been rumors that came to become accurate by reliable sources that they have “a list” of people in the front of house as well. I’m just really nervous and it’s not because I don’t do my job well, this same employer that’s firing everyone has told me I’m an amazing server to my face and we’ve had some bumps along the road. He got mad one weekend that I puked and had to go home which was weird but I still showed up. I’ve never called out there, if I needed a day off for any reason I always got coverage. There’s a lot of people that are late or call out and they turn a blind eye but I was 3 minutes late once and also sick that one day and he was very upset with me and it was very awkward. It wasn’t like this in the beginning but I think they’re definitely cleaning out people and I just need advice like should I be worried and maybe try and look for a second job just in case right now? I have my own apartment I pay for everything I own so I can’t afford to just have no notice like what he’s done to people lately. I think it’s unfair but I’m trying to protect myself in the worst case scenario. I don’t think I’m on his chopping block but he’s also kind of a hothead and bipolar so you never know.

[AI Opinion]

It's understandable to feel uneasy in such a situation. Given the recent developments at your workplace, it is wise to stay prepared. Consider exploring other job opportunities as a precaution to ensure you have a safety net. Meanwhile, continue performing well in your current role, maintain open communication with management, and seek feedback to reaffirm your standing. Balancing security and proactive job searching can help you navigate any unexpected changes effectively.

[exitseven]

You should start looking around for a new job just in case.