Not sure how we can not be hit by the crisis. In some cases it can be good too though, a friend of mine just move to Japan and is now making so much more money due to high exchange right now. However, those working in Korea have had a huge hit. When ever I try to send money back to Canada I feel like crying. I have not heard of anyone loosing their job due to the economy as of yet... but I am sure there will be one or two in the up coming months.