Yes, I had the same problem. I got lucky and was only out of work for 5 months and never missed a mortgage payment. I had to get out of my “chosen” field. Don’t like what I am doing as much, but at least I am a productive citizen.
My sister in law did the same thing. She’s a pharma rep. She didn’t have to leave her chosen field but, the job she took she doesn’t like as well.