I was laid off at the end of June after over 11 years with the same company. I found out about the layoff at the end of April and had to keep working until my last day. Initially, I started applying for jobs that seemed like a good fit and wouldn't involve a significant pay cut. However, I'm realizing that I'm not sure if I actually want to go back to work. The lack of a structured 9-5 is making me feel mentally unwell and isolated. Financially, my husband and I could manage if I became a stay-at-home wife, especially since we don't have kids yet and may not have any in the future due to fertility issues. But I'm struggling to overcome this mental block. I keep making plans in my head about house projects, meal planning, and working out, but I can't seem to follow through with any of them. I think the grind of corporate life has really drained me, and I might also be dealing with some undiagnosed ADHD paralysis. I'm curious if anyone else is considering not returning to a traditional 9-5 job. What are your plans after a layoff if you don't intend to go back to conventional work? Any advice on how to regain some normalcy for my mental health would be appreciated. On a side note, my husband is fully supportive as long as our bills are paid. I also do some pet sitting on the side to get out of the house and keep from going completely stir-crazy. I'm still applying to remote jobs that align with my previous role, but honestly, I'm not feeling inspired by any of them.