[baha_man]

"...there are worse things in life than being out of a job."

Yes, but probably not many. I think being unemployed ranks pretty highly in all the 'most stressful life event' lists.

[j_baker]

There's some truth to the old saying "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" though. In fact, I'd argue that stressful events are required for growth.

[Evgeny]

There certainly must be a limit at some point. Like, for example, amputation of a couple of limbs will not kill you ...

[dekz]

it certainly comes with additional social stigma.