I dont understand how this thread is progressively turning more and more negative and redundent.

I think the original idea of the thread starter simply wants us to share the experiences about retrenchment and how we have moved on from there. It is a reasonable idea and i think it can be potentially give support to the readers out there who had experienced the same situation.

i had been retrenched a year ago and as much as i hate admitting that, i took a huge blow and i started doubting my work capability. the fact that i was only 25 soften the blow slightly and i have time to train and upgrade my skills to be more valuable.
Looking back, if this thread has been around to give me hope, it would have encourage me and i will not be as depressed.

Please stop casting negativity here, we dont need more people to jeer and look down upon people with unforseen circumstances. for those who are laughing right now, i hope you know that what goes around comes around.