<prompt> Human: Like the title says, I was just laid off. Ive been working for a company that does a lot of stuff for the oilfield, and that entire industry is riding in the front seat of the struggle bus right now. My company recently went through a round of layoffs, and my position was eliminated. I really enjoyed my job, coworkers, and paycheck so it really sucks getting laid off. However, thanks you guys Im still doing ok financially. Ive lurked on here a lot the past year, and thanks to your advice, Ive have been aggressively putting money into an emergency fund and living frugally in case this moment came. I was also recently married and convinced my wife to use some money that we received as a wedding present to pay off a high interest personal loan. Now I have no job and a stupid amount of student loans, but I also have zero credit card debt, no car loan, a reasonable rent payment, an emergency fund that should carry us through 6 months if need be, and a budget that I planned out a while ago just for this kind of event. I wouldnt be so well prepared if I didnt lurk here. So thanks rpersonalfinance.  <response>: This is really a great accomplishment! Its ultimately your mentality and being proactive with your finances that helped you accomplish this.People post advice on here all the time but to actively initiate it, plan, and stay strong is on you! Good job! 