COBRA benefits can last up to something like 18 months. I got confused with my serversnce package. I believed the three months mentioned was all I could use. It was all my company paid for but I can keep paying myself.
Brush up that portfolio/resume. Cancel any and all subscriptions that aren't absolutely necessary to your well-being. Barebones budget just in case you can't find work quickly. The hiring process has gotten a day longer across all industries with sometimes as many as 5-6 interviews per candidate before a decision is made.
Yeah, I've got a good cushion of an emergency fund and investments I can tap into if this somehow takes months but you're right about cutting back on spending.
The funny part is my wife was literally leaving a tattoo parlor after a consultation. I called her while she was in the parking lot even. Luckily she was able to get the deposit back.