Most of us can agree that 2020 was a year that will go down in history as one of the most miserable years yet. So much crazy, chaos, tragedy, and pivoting to change with the unexpected times.
Everyone is in survival mode. Businesses are shutting down or laying people off or cutting salaries to stay afloat. I, myself, was laid off, just 3 months after my husband was laid off. My company knew we were on a one-income household, with two young children learning virtually at home, yet I still became a victim of the pandemic.
It is now the holiday season and COVID cases are skyrocketing. We are being urged to hunker down, so as not to spread the virus further. Online shopping has become my go-to. I’m no stranger to online shopping, as I do it well 😉 Of course, with the holidays rolling out, I’ve spent hundreds of dollars more per month, to purchase gifts for my kids so that at least they wouldn’t feel the impact of our deficits. Thank goodness for savings. Unemployment checks aren’t exactly covering much.
I’ve made the role of virtual teaching assistant/ job searcher/ home maker my full time job. Pivoting is an understatement. I’m dizzy. Between the job search, taking countless webinars to stay current, and making sure the kids are following along with their schoolwork, all while keeping a clean house and trying to stay safe/ healthy, it’s been a harrowing few months.
Now seemed like the best time to start a blog to collect my thoughts.
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