1.   Across the country, in offices and factories where real-life Dilberts also have fewer co-workers, the outplacement industry has discovered a new market.

2.   The departure also occurred amid a business slowdown in the outplacement industry.

3.   The outplacement industry is booming.

4.   The outplacement industry is opening or expanding offices in many cities, now that Corporate America is more willing to pay for their services as part of layoff packages.