Plenty of workers feel that what they are doing at work all day doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things, and they believe that the company would carry on just fine without them. In turn, they may be concerned about layoffs, especially when rumors of downsizing begin. If you want to set yourself apart and make sure that you don’t get laid off, make yourself indispensable (via Inc). Being indispensable means that your boss and coworkers know that they can count on you, and you will come through when things are tough (via Inc). Be a problem solver, not a complainer, and someone people look up to.