But after the global dot-com bubble burst in 2001, his morale was completely shattered. Unable to cope with his disappointment, he became fearful and anxious, leading to divorce, excessive drinking, insomnia, barhopping .... Finally he escaped to Canada where, getting help from relatives, he worked as a part-time house painter paid by the hour.
誰知，全球網路產業在 2001 年突然崩盤，他自認「在精神上徹底破產」；備受打擊、頓失所依的他，因為恐慌，導致離婚、酗酒、失眠、流連夜店，最後是逃到加拿大投靠親戚，變成領時薪的油漆工。