When I quit my last job my plan was to work on some personal projects for a few months while looking for a new position, hoping to land something before the mon

When I quit my last job my plan was to work on some personal projects for a few months while looking for a new position, hoping to land something before the money ran out. One of the personal projects was writing up a short memoir for family/friends[1]. This was a mistake as it fed some mental health issues that had contributed to me walking out of my job. Things got a bit serious for a while, and then the money ran out. Thankfully I had the massive good fortune to get a referral to a psychotherapist who helped guide me to a safer place. Then Covid struck. All-in-all I was without a pay check for just under 2 and a half years. I did manage to complete some projects in that time, which I'm really proud of ... but next time I think I'll listen to my Mum's advice: don't walk out of a job until you've got another job to walk into. [1] - https://rikverse2020.rikweb.org.uk/book/riks-army-career https://rikverse2020.rikweb.org.uk/book/riks-army-career