So, I too was a young 20something in a previously bad job market many many years ago, and I coped by having very low living expenses. If you know you can suppo

So, I too was a young 20something in a previously bad job market many many years ago, and I coped by having very low living expenses. If you know you can support your bare minimum expenses by getting a job tending bar or waiting tables, that should relieve quite a lot of stress. I did this by renting a room in a house, instead of paying 3x or more to have my own apartment. No one cares if you rent a room in your 20s. I was able to save a lot since most of the time I was making good money and kept my expenses low. It was financially prudent and I slept soundly, despite having a lack of job security.