I've went through layoffs twice I work in oil & gas. My first time being laid off was right before Thanksgiving 2016. They gave me a nice sevarnce package so I just chilled the whole holiday season and right after New Years I got back on the hunt and had an offer 3 days later. It was a blessing because some of my old coworkers were without work for 6 months or longer.
The second time I was laid off was actually earlier this year in January. I got an even better severance package so I chilled, did a lil traveling, had an insane workout schedule, of course spunt time with my kids traveled with them and etc. I got back on the job hunt in June & got the offer for my current job in July. I'm no longer in oil and gas even though the pay is good, job security is a real concern unfortunately. I currently work in an industry thats practically layoff proof and the pay for my role is comparable to what I got in oil and gas plus I still get to work from home and have time to pursue other interests.