Not sure why more people didn't mention this. I make sure that I have a minimum of 3 months of liquid cash available. Generally, I keep it at 6 months. Not only

Not sure why more people didn't mention this. I make sure that I have a minimum of 3 months of liquid cash available. Generally, I keep it at 6 months. Not only is that a nice buffer between jobs, but it also gives me confidence that I don't have to take the first/worst job that comes along next.