Today we learn that two weeks ago, an unnamed female associate at Simpson Thacher died, apparently at her own hand. She had been recently laid off from the firm.
JDJournal extends its condolences to both families. The only possible good that can come out of these tragedies is if they inspire anyone depressed or stressed by the wave of layoffs or the collapse of the economy to seek help rather than harming themselves.
There must be good counseling agencies in NY and DC available. Do that reserarch and publish a list. Not everyone has psych coverage or can afford Cobra, so this will benefit staffers and others.
I believe all firms should start providing this long before the lafyoffs are announced. In this economy people should be preparing and prepared for the worst, and not just praying for the best.
The solution is to bring back bankruptcy protection for student loans. People go into default because they are depressed and can’t find work and are screwed for life. I’d have no problem having to turn in my law license. It’s worthless anyway. But let us go bankrupt so we can do something….. I mean Jesus Christ I’m retraining as a teacher, how the hell am I going to leave on a teacher’s wage paying back this loan?