I knew there were massive layoffs in retail, but I didn't care because I'm not in retail.
I heard there were layoffs in auto manufacturing, but I don't care because I'm not in auto manufacturing.
I knew people in the medical industry were losing their jobs, but I don't care because I'm not in the medical industry.
And I even knew people at Coca Cola were being laid off, but why should I care? I don't work for Coca Cola.
Then my number came up, and I was laid off.
Now, who will care that I am unemployed?
Answer: For a week, your still employed peers will show compassion, then you will be forgotten and they will do anything to keep their jobs, including shut up about what's going on at Pepsi.
Welcome to the quiet collapse of America. Whether you believe it or not, you just joined it.