One for the men, or anyone who's ever been fired...?

my boyfriend's just lost his dream job and is feeling really down about it and having a bit of an identity crisis; he says he feels useless :( the temptation - as ever - is to "help" him by offering unsolicited advice, or worse, sympathy, but i know he'd rather feel supported and respected. how can i show him my support and respect instead of making him feel like a child?? if any of you men have ever been in that situation and your partner's done something incredibly right (or incredibly wrong!) i'd appreciate any advice :) thanks