Signs that the company is in trouble

You could also get fired for reasons beyond your control. Here are some pointers to help you spot a restructuring.

A merger or a takeover: Sucharita, an HR professional in an MNC, says, "During mergers and takeovers, it takes a while for things to become clear. Only the top level HR people know what negotiations are on. Our role is to stop good talent from resigning due to the uncertainty."

Duplication of resources: Don't take your job for granted. Keep your options open and explore the job market just in case. But don't resign till you are certain about the real situation.