Hindsight it great, but really you should always be looking at least 1-2 steps ahead in the chain, so you should of at least had a plan before you completed the CPL IR. I have very little sympathy for you.
There really aren't many opportunities out there for people in your position. Buy your way into a job, or be very patient and keep at it. Either way it's going to cost you a lot to stay current, and with each month you will become less and less employable as your skills degrade through lack of use.
If you do indeed have a career to fall back on, my advice would be to chalk this one up to experience and move on with your life.