I understand you bitterness to a certain extent,
Not bitterness, but the original poster was wanting examples of people finding better jobs during/after a recession. IMHO buying one does not count as an improvement, more spin from the poster, chai ja. I am sure he/she is chuffed to have the job, and good luck to them, but it does not seem to merit such brash optimism in my book.
I think the reality is people finding work lower down the food chain, or ending up doing something else until they get back in the game at a later date. This is certainly the reality from my position, and the many I know who lost their jobs with me.