End November, I would have been unemployed for 3 years. I do think about it a lot. Do I have any regrets? The truth is, I don't know. I can't confidently say yes, I have no regrets. I also know I can't say no, I have regrets. I'll explain what I mean. This is the 2nd time I've had a period of unemployment. So I understand what it feels like through the whole period. At the start, it's always fun, there's the freedom, then after a few months, there's some fear and uncertainty, then that feeling will pass then there's the enjoyment again, then things settle down and some form of boredom sets in, and I think maybe I should've just continued working for a bit longer... things weren't THAT bad right?? If I had continued working, I'd have another 3 years of savings... definitely putting me on a steady track for full retirement. So I do ......