The author makes the best point. That from his work environment and its union he was supported. Depression may be a fairly normal thing, which some people go th

The author makes the best point. That from his work environment and its union he was supported. Depression may be a fairly normal thing, which some people go through from time to time. It becomes a whole different problem when the individual is not supported and starts a spiral out of available support. Because of his degree, even though he didn't apply it directly, he gained access to a job he wasn't motivated by and substantial benefits. Some may say the answer is to get that degree, regardless of its applicability, to gain access to the club, but others will see the real problem this indirect solution creates for the vast majority of people.