> It also helps me keep my job during layoffs because I can assure you the managers have noticed.

Sounds like you’re young and early in your career.

Wait till you’re part of a layoff where an entire division or arm of the company is axed in a 750 person headcount reduction.

Doesn’t matter how good you are, how many years of service you have or even if the CEO loves you. You’ll be out.

It does matter because it's your network that gets you your next job and colleagues remember who was doing a good job and helping meet goals and those who didn't.