
14. Update Your Resume
Sadly, this crisis is taking a huge toll on the world’s economy. It’s going to get worse before it gets better. In New Jersey, there were 15,000 applications for unemployment benefits in just one day, which broke historic records. There are going to be a lot of people who lose their jobs or have their hours decrease. In many cases, it might take a few months before smaller companies declare bankruptcy and lay off their employees. Even if you still have your job, it’s always better to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Fortunately, you should have some time to get your resume ready and consider job prospects.

Before you panic, consider the jobs that are going to be in demand during the crisis. Amazon announced they are hiring over 100,000 new workers to keep up with the demand for online orders while people are in self-quarantine. Members of the “gig economy” can sign up to deliver for Grubhub or UberEats. If you truly can’t find a new job with your current skill set, consider educating yourself while you’re coasting on unemployment benefits.