"3. Make a suggestion that HR should implement temporary paid leave for employees." Enlightened companies may allow you to take unpaid leave for a few months.

"3. Make a suggestion that HR should implement temporary paid leave for employees." Enlightened companies may allow you to take unpaid leave for a few months. Yes, you'll need some savings to get through the period but at least you (hopefully) will have a job at the end of the period if it isn't working out.