It's normal to be discouraged and seek other options. But if this is what you really want, stay the course.

We are not alone in this pain right now. In my family my wife is currently the unemployed one. That's something we never expected, but it happened.

It will bounce back, and you'll be in a good position to take advantage of that. If you have a family depending on you, of course do what you have to do. I wouldn't even hesitate to leave if I needed to. I'll find my way back.

Good luck!