I feel you on getting laid off
I'm a carpenter in the field, it's cut throat. People get laid off left and right because the job is coming to an end and there's nothing else lined up. I had to switch between many different companies. I moved into a more stable "corporate safe" path now and it's been a lot less stressful
I'm glad you have something lined up and a few tricks up your sleeve. Just know I've been there and it sucks, hopefully we will retire in 10 years with our corn 😮💨😅