O yes! I had hardships in getting my current job and then in relationship too. Before Nov 06, if I recall, things were not that bad but after that it had been ups and downs...mostly when it comes to emotions....I had a bad break up in Feb 08 and before the break up too the relationship wasn't going great.
And then I had to struggle and remain unemployed for 2 months before I got this job. From most of the companies I wouldn't even get interview calls and even if get interview calls I would get rejected
So, overall it was struggle after Nov 06 both in professional and personal matters.
Hope this helps you in answering my queries.
Thanks!