If you are right, realize your coworkers can't fail to notice that what you communicate seems to consistently be in line with what happens. Your coworkers may decide you have amazing intuition. The end result is that when you speak, people will listen. They will listen because what you express is True.

The last word(s)

Q. We may be facing another round of layoffs, and I cannot get anyone to tell me how safe my job is. The uncertainty is driving me crazy. What do you recommend?

A. Prepare to be unemployed and you will be able to sleep at night. You cannot control what the company does but you can be ready either way.