Like you, I like doing work I enjoy, but I have never been in a layoff, so I don't know how I will react to it.
My hope is that after a layoff I would be able to bounce back and find a new company where I can keep on doing fun work.
Life has ups and downs. I don't think shielding yourself from emotions is a healthy path. Just like you don't have to shield yourself from others forever after a breakup. A key ingredient is to have other part of your life to support you (family, couple, friends, ...) when one is failing.
My hope is that after a layoff I would be able to bounce back and find a new company where I can keep on doing fun work.
Life has ups and downs. I don't think shielding yourself from emotions is a healthy path. Just like you don't have to shield yourself from others forever after a breakup. A key ingredient is to have other part of your life to support you (family, couple, friends, ...) when one is failing.