In 2016 I survived unemployment and came out the other side a changed man. While everyone's experience is different (I planned my graceful exit) the point I drive home here is that it's not about the situation but your REACTION to it.
I talk about 3 ways unemployment can change your life - *hint* it has to do with the grotesque amount of 'free' time you have.
*BONUS* - I wrote a piece for a new app that touches on the 10 ways unemployment can change your life for the better. At the end of the typical podcast you can listen some more for the full narration of the article.