It took away his job. It stole a part of his identity. David feels betrayed. There's no good reason for them to fire me. Chances are he'll find another job.
Most people do.
But if he's like the majority of workers laid off in the '90s, he may have to settle for part time, less money, fewer benefits. Right now, though, David isn't thinking about a new job. He still hasn't accepted that he's losing his old one. It must be a mistake, he tells himself. David was born into the post-World War II generation that came to expect good jobs and good pensions.