In my 60's now, in my late 20's due to a layoff I ended up taking a year long "Sabbatical".
It wasn't planned and I didn't have the finances setup but I made it work and spent my time doing volunteer work, some personal spiritual exploration and low cost travel.
Granted, single, no one needing me for anything, so your mileage may vary.
For me, best decision ever. I really enjoyed getting to point of not knowing what day it was.
I was interviewed by the Union Trib in the late 80's about home affordability.
Between the Sunshine Tax and thin strip of land that everyone wants to live in, and there is no solution to affordability. (Except the usual go So Cal go east until the price drops)
I was seeing the same with my Pixel Buds. I've started to give them a little extra nudge when I put them back in the case and that has seemed to eliminated the issue for me.
Have done a couple of sleep studies, no apnea, but snored terribly. (Have snored my whole life)
During the studies they had me try a CPAP, none chance I would ever be able to wear one. I have a strong gag reflex.
I've worn a number of mouth guards, all fitted by my dentist. I wore them for about 25 years. Absolutely noticed the change in my bite, but was will to put up with it to allow my wife to sleep at night.
I've now changed out to device that holds my tongue. Much less stress on my jaw and works just as well as any of the mouth guards.
I'll be hiring this year as well. I'm in the manufacturing domain.
As said a few times below, I'm looking for real work experience. Specifically in the domain.
I also agree, there is going to be a lot more really boring work, mixed in with some new and interesting. Pretty much the job description for most of the IT world.
I just turned 60. I turned a layoff at 27 into a year long sabbatical. (That is what I put on the resume) I didn't have any money and still managed to travel and do volunteer work.
I have never regretted it.
Take the 600k and go somewhere cheaper for awhile.
You'll never get younger and your health is the most important thing for the remainder of your life.
And yeah, I totally fail Leetcode interviews.