Sounds like you need to cut back expenses and start saving more even independent of this job situation. If you took work at half market rate, what would you do

Sounds like you need to cut back expenses and start saving more even independent of this job situation. If you took work at half market rate, what would you do financially? Cut your expenses back to that level for at least 3 months (if not indefinitely), and save like it’s going out of style. That will give you a cushion and the freedom of a few more choices.