Weathered a few bumps in my flying career since starting in 1988. I may had missed it prior if someone already posted but add to the list for the new guys, have another complete unrelated skill in your back pocket than just driving airplanes. I was chastised for suggesting this claiming no one had time to train to be an attorney and other worldly careers on top of building a flying career. But that wasn't the point. Take some classes in electronics even learn how to solder , grab some books on IT networking and challenge some certs, ect. Something to fall back on when these times happen which they will again. Well worth the extra investment... Never had a passion for troubleshooting electronics equipment for the manufacturing industry but have been doing it on and off since 1978. So glad to have it now. Find your "other" skill you're good at. Best..