In Silicon Valley, work often determines much of your social life and most of your social status, and you also depend on the company for health insurance. So l

In Silicon Valley, work often determines much of your social life and most of your social status, and you also depend on the company for health insurance. So losing your job isn't just losing your livelihood - it affects social life, social standing, and even health. When people ask "what do you do?" they are also asking for your professional affiliation and social status. It's considered shameful to lose your job or be unemployed, which can certainly affect your mental and emotional health as well as social relationships.