Bill's boss has just told him his job is being eliminated as part of corporate downsizing. He is not alone; at least one hundred employees received the bad news today. Although no one is especially upbeat after hearing the news, Bill seems to be taking it better than others. If Bill is exhibiting a high level of hardiness and coping, how might he be looking at this news?

"Why do bad things happen to good people; some of the people who were laid off deserved it$,$ but not me$."$

"I've always wanted to start my own business and here is my chance; it will be difficult but I have the skills."

"I can always work a few odd jobs and just see what happens down the road for me$--$what will be$,$ will be is my motto."

"I don't know what I am going to do; I guess I'll just tough it out and live in a tent if I have to$."$