Well I used to be in IT - for 14 years, large airline, many other large international corporations/many countries. No current employment in IT = no more flying, classic cars and even house. Very, very sad.
Still, CISCO just posted some good profits even if they were mainly made from cost-cutting exercises. There is light at the end of the tunnel if only I could find those course notes .... oh, and I did get invited for an interview for CS at LHR following a sheer desperation application back in March !!