Is getting laid off an inevitability?

I’ve never been let go, but I’m only 2 years into my career, so take that with a grain of salt. But with what’s going on in the news, and just the cyclical nature of our industry, is being laid off an inevitability for most people in this sector? And do most people bounce back. I’m just giving myself anxiety with this train of thought but would love some insight from the older members

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