Clark is beginning to realize that all of his work to save the company was futile, and that it’s pointless for him to continue to work so hard. Jende worries more about Leah than anyone else because she depended squarely on Clark as Jende does. Leah, like many Americans, didn’t understand how dire the financial collapse is. She believes that, with her work experience, she’ll easily be able to find another job. However, there won’t be additional jobs to find, and she discounts the problem of age discrimination in employment.