'I Got Laid Off' - Your Comments

1. 'I hate to burst his bubble, but tell the poor chap that long hours, stress and those dreadful energy-sapping office politics are everywhere these days'.

2. 'I got laid off last November too. My firm was going down the drain and I was given money to go. It was, however, quite traumatic emotionally. After 13 years in investment banking, I now work out of sector. It's all about getting the job done now, rather than fighting over territory. I'm so glad I got out!'.

3. 'This is one of the most endearing and emotionally written stories I have read about the affects of the credit crunch'.

4. 'I have been there and it does hurt. I took 18 months to decompress, and went through all the usual emotions - anger, denial, acceptance, etc. There are lots of decent people out there who will lose out this time around (it's not always the best people who are kept on). I found a way back into the industry, and it hasn't turned out too bad. Let's hope others can too.'