If you escaped retrenchment at your workplace but find yourself struggling emotionally in spite of retaining your job, you may be experiencing what is referred to as Survivors Syndrome.

A lot of attention during retrenchments is rightfully given to the casualties of the process.

Survivors of downsizing can also experience trauma. Some of the effects of survivor syndrome include;

1. Job insecurity
2. Resentment from perceptions that the retrenchment process was unfair or managed badly
3. Low morale
4. Guilt that you survived while your colleagues didn’t

5. Fear of taking risks in case you’re targeted for the next retrenchments
6. Feeling betrayed by the company
7. Distrust of management
8. Depression from losing your colleagues