Wow, sorry to hear that. I think there's a strong possibility of something similar happening to me in the not too distant future. I decided a few months ago to stop worrying about it as it's completely outside my control. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Let's hope the Obama Effect will help to lift economic confidence around the world.

How's the IT jobs market looking down under? I know a lot of folks who left Ireland over the past few years to work in IT in Australia.