Suppose you found out that it was customary not to lay off employees whan work slackens? what would you do?

Question

Suppose you found out that it was customary not to lay off employees whan work slackens? what would you do?

Answer 1

ask for a job?

Answer 2

present to your boss about the economic bottom line, pros and cons of his decision and make him accountable for this decision.  

I know most poor asian economies do not fire staff even when necessary, for the reason of social obligation etc.