Being laid off in an economy overtaken by recession is not something the work force of today can tread lightly upon. Many employers are announcing that they will be experiencing cutbacks and layoffs due to the slow down in the economy. If this happens, gradually you will begin to see your co-workers and colleagues being asked to leave. In order to protect your position with the company, you are going to need to step it up a notch and figure out what you can do to prove you are an irreplaceable