If your experience is in IT per se (programmer, DB, business system analyst, etc.), I wouldn't recommend at all looking for a job in another big tech-related Company like Oracle, Dell, IBM, MS, etc., etc., because sooner or later it will be the same nightmare for you.
In the last 2.5 years I've been on an IT job with a health-related Company, and I've been here much more appreciated. Yes, I might be earning a bit less, but I work 8-5; have excellent benefits, and now I have time to play with my kids, and be present on all their activities.
In addition, I feel stability, which was something I never felt in my 9 years at HP. My wife and I haven't been happier in years... I hope this helps someone. There IS life after HP, and life is much better outside of the tech Industry.