[hn_throwaway_99]

I certainly don't blame them, but at the same time I rarely feel bad for people that are laid off in a company in a growing industry if they are given a fair severance. Yes, it can be challenging and disorienting to have to go find a new job, but again, as others have noted, I have no doubt that all these people will get snatched up quickly.

I contrast that with people that are laid off in a shrinking industry, and I have a ton of sympathy for those folks, because it's basically musical chairs around who gets to keep their jobs. Folks who are laid off in shrinking industries often need to take a large, permanent pay cut, or leave the workforce entirely.

[kradeelav]

Those are really good points, actually - thank you.