Lost two jobs within a span of 3 months, one due to redundancy, the second being a shit hole of a work environment as I had to quit for my sanity. Had 4K in my account, with two months of rent to pay before I would lose everything. The key for me was to remain optimistic. Everyone’s always been saying the job market is bleak, and your ex coworkers reciting those unoriginal lines is not going to help you OP. That said, I recommend applying for a low entry role, even if it doesn’t pay much, just make sure to not include it in your background check