Thought this was cool and falls into the 'make lemonade out of lemons' category (via Redeye VC):
www.leavewallstreetjoinastartup.com
Some of the best technical folks I have ever had the privilege of selling to and working with work at these firms and they are, to make an understatement, in turmoil.
If any of you guys or gals are interested in ditching Manhattan for Seattle, let me know and I'll help you make some connections. We could use the addition to the brainpower out here.