<prompt> Human: Current job informed me Im on a layoff list should things get worse economically. One pro is they told me- most places just screw you without notice. The reason is because Im highly employable elsewhere yes- a ridiculous reason and I told them that, too.I could make double what Im making now, but it would require a move to a larger city. I am trying to determine any incentive to stay and not just preempt it by leaving. It appears the only incentive would be to wait a year and make an argument of, I stuck with you after you telling me this, give me a raise- but then, theres no guarantee of that.I generally really like what I do now. Its flexible, Im the head of a department, the work matters, etc. The benefits are good. Retirement is just provided- no matching required, private school paid for, some education, insurance for wife and I is provided, business expenses, etc.But, Im feeling devalued, obviously. I could go make more money and get a better house in another job, but that would be me going back to the corporate world- structured hours, be here, report to someone, etc. And it requires a move. I dont want to get myself in a position where I could have stayed, made more money to boot, but gave it up for something stereotypical of corporate America.Any thoughts maybe I havent thought about?  <response>: Start putting out your resume to look for something else. Since you already have a job, you have the security to be able to turn down a job offer for any reason or none at all. That means you have the ability to find a position that with both pay you better AND that you think youll enjoy.If you wait until there are layoffs, you may feel financial pressure to accept the first offer that comes your way.Additionally, when a company warns you that they may have layoffs, and that your name is on the layoff list, they are letting you know that the company is not very financially secure. A financially healthy company would not feel the need to make a layoff list. So, things are shaky with your employer. Its better to get out while the getting is good. 