This is an apples to oranges comparison. You're bringing up losing a job and comparing it to losing an investment. In this case the investment is gone, and the

This is an apples to oranges comparison. You're bringing up losing a job and comparing it to losing an investment. In this case the investment is gone, and the FUTURE earnings of the worker from that specific job are gone. The worker already received compensation for past work. However, there is a point to be made about how the loss of livelihood, or a reduced standard of living can be devastating. It's just not the same economically.