Originally Posted by TheLegacy

Not sure why you said "popular" - since leaving the industry they should be successful. Leaving without a plan is just dumb - leaving with several million means they don't have to crawl their way through life or attempt a come back.

Those who loose their jobs or leave are basically friendless in this industry - you'll find it hard getting any help and always get told to try job forums or start your own business etc. unless they got a spot for you specifically. If you're active and have a good network then you have a chance to keep going.

Popular or not - those who you counted as your friend will ignore you or pass you off. Few are actually your friend.