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During the dot com bust, my brother -in-law ended up being unemployed for 18 months.

Moving back in with family, if an option, is always a good path in situations like this.

Works in the US, where most families live in big houses. Doesn't work as well in the rest of the world, where people tend to live in smallish apartments much more often.

In many parts of the world including parts of Europe eg Italy, it’s common to live with family until you get married.

You will be surprised that in many parts of the world, people do live in big houses too and sometimes much bigger than average mcmansion here in the US. It is usually cities where apartments are more common.

This is very solid advice. Just being around people and not having to worry about rent will be a huuuuge burden lifted off your shoulders!

I think it's important to note that for some people, being around family is more stressful than having to worry about rent.

Being stressed around family is better than being homeless.

True, but that's a whole other story. If you're homeless, you're no longer worrying about rent - you're worrying about having a place to sleep.

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