hellomynameis - I did not mean to make light of your situation but you seem to have such a great attitude. As I reread my post it comes off insensitive and that was not the meaning. HIT seems to be booming right now. You are clean and sober and should have no problem finding a job. I am sorry for the layoff but my experience is in hindsight most of the time these tend to workout - meaning the Firm you were at is/was probably a sinking ship and no place to build the career. Best to get on board a winner.