Many things in life are stressful and I'd have to say that being unemployed is high on the list of stressful events one can experience in their lifetime.  It's increasingly common in the current economy and it can affect anyone.  No one is safe today or exempt.  If you think you are indispensable, you aren't.  Even the most secure employee can be subject to layoffs, downsizing, or companies going bankrupt.  The landscape changes daily and your job stability and security could, too.  From CEO's to recent college grads and everyone in between, staying employed and or finding a new position is challenging, competitive, and often frustrating.