I wrote about this a while back, and while the obvious disclaimer is that nobody wanted to be laid off or quit, the fact is some found happiness they'd been missing in their lives for a very, very long time
From line cooks to bike repairs, people who used to be video game developers are being forced to try something new
I will say this much: there is zero shame in leaving the game industry. Be it because you're not finding your next role, or because you're tired of it and need a break. The industry doesn't deserve the people who work in it, and you owe it nothing.