Written by a professional personnel recruiter, this book deals with many aspects of job layoff in relation to the hiree's potential ability to control his occupational future. By citing case histories of layoff victims, examples of company changes that result in layoff are pointed out. Psychological shields and tested strategies are provided, and employment "games" are described, so that hirees can defend themselves against company plans that would leave them jobless. The author also explains how to use labor laws advantageously, details how to build a contingency layoff kit, and provides a means of reevaluating job goals to determine what conditions help lead to self-actualization and job satisfaction. (SH)