I suspect he was laid off earlier because he was the senior guy with the highest income and highest taxes. We’d have to know so I”d want yours and his tax returns available for review before I”d chose to starve either one of you.
I saw no indication in the article he was layed-off.
http://www.salon.com/2010/03/16/hipsters_food_stamps_pinched/
Odds are good I make a lot more than him.