As someone who got impacted last year, I am realizing how well QC compensated. Except for a few top companies and perhaps some startups in cloud/security(who will not take embedded engineers) space, you will not get anywhere close to the total compensation offered by QC(at least in modem).
Most industries don't offer RSUs unless you are director and above. Admittedly, better work life balance because you are getting paid 2/3 the QC pay.
Be careful wishing for a layoff. You might get it to regret it.