>got let go from my job a month ago
>unemployment benefits are enough to keep me afloat without losing my savings
>apply to a few jobs a week while taking the time to solidify my backup plans
>can lift whenever I want during the day
>already looking even more cut for my end-of-summer plans since I slashed my food budget
>regularly go to the beach on weekdays and can take cheap, short trips whenever I feel like it

Yeah, unemployment is stressful, but taking the time to enjoy doing things that I wouldn't be able to do working 50+ hours a week has been liberating.