I’ve essentially gone the contractor route. Things are not too great here for most sectors and my last place of employment is still a revolving door from what I hear. I don’t miss those shady characters. I will never work for an electronics recycling company ever again. However I have found enough side jobs to get me by. Every now and then I do land an interview.
Sitting around applying for jobs will do no good. Nobody wants to hire those who were laid off. Look for a new job before you get let go. The recruiters will pay more attention.