Odds of Hanging On

Odds of Hanging On

 
One of the many things Shmoop has in common with Santa. (Source)

If you can make it past that first year (layoffs and burnout are the two most common reasons for dismissal, voluntary or otherwise) your outlook is promising.

Just don't start any pie fights in the sewing room. In general, Santa is lenient when it comes to good-natured tomfoolery, but he won't stand for wasted pie.