Yes. Likewise, the company's layoffs suggest to me it has little or no interest in the success or otherwise of me. That in turn suggests that it has no interest in a long-term commitment of me.
I do have no interest in a more senior role. I'm not a politician, nor do I enjoy planning large projects without much hands-on work. I like learning new technologies at an intermediate level. It's enough challenge for me. I couldn't care less whether it's enough for other people or if it impresses other people, as long as they don't insult me like they do when they give stupid evaluations that only acknowledge ass kissing and politics.
That's true, but if I cared about the big picture, I wouldn't enjoy writing device drivers, especially not embedded device drivers. An architect can worry about that. I don't want to be an architect. I avoid any job postings that say "senior" or "principle".
Yes. Likewise, the company's own agenda will always be priority #1, and hence it's also likely that the company is not concerned about the individual. I'm proud to not be a team player. I'm an individual. To me, "team player" is a vulgarity more offensive than a Mexican donkey show.
That's okay. It's a very accurate description, and I take it as a complement. :-)
You see, my goal is not to get hired. It is to be, wherever that takes me. Those without faith may say it will take me to hell. I say those without faith are already in hell.