Why thinking of your work as a family can be so toxic and what you can do instead

• As layoffs sweep through the tech sector, it's become more clear: Work isn't your family.
• That view can be toxic because workers feel like they have to sacrifice for their jobs, experts say.
• Here are a few tips for shifting your mindset, including spending more time on learning new things. 

As layoffs have swept through the tech industry over the past several weeks, one thing has become clear: Your workplace isn't your family.