> Is there a secret club that bails high flyers out? It depends. In the case you mentioned (Elizabeth Holmes) she is well off and connected (via family) that

> Is there a secret club that bails high flyers out? It depends. In the case you mentioned (Elizabeth Holmes) she is well off and connected (via family) that at some point she will find some sort of work if she wishes. Thats fairly true for most people in a similar social strata - once your that far "in" someone has a vested interest in making sure you dont fall too far.