I was recently laid off from my contractor position at a major tech company. As a TVC, I was already struggling with low pay and living paycheck to paycheck, especially after being asked to return to the office in Silicon Valley. This move significantly increased my expenses, and I found myself dipping into my savings just to make ends meet. Now, with my job gone, I’m facing the very real threat of eviction in less than a month because unemployment benefits aren't enough to cover my rent. I've tried to cut back on expenses as much as possible, but I still have medical and dental bills looming over me. I'm currently looking for advice on how others in similar situations—like temp workers or contractors—are managing with unemployment. I'm also curious about where people are finding new job opportunities and what strategies they are using to cope during this tough time.