Even since the coronavirus outbreak, a sense of uncertainty has taken over our lives. 

Travel bans, restrictions over large gatherings, talks of recession, and the imposition of the mandatory 6-feet distance, can all make stress escalate with each passing day.

You have been forced to adjust to a new reality. You may feel greater concerns regarding work as well as the long-term impacts on the world economy. Companies going on a layoff spree may even cause you to feel the weight of unemployment.

It’s hard not to panic.

So what should you do?

Take stock of your financial situation

With companies going through layoffs and public places being shut down, it’s easy to see why finance should be your first and foremost priority.

You may not have a ton of savings lying around for something as unexpected as this, and it’s only natural to be anxious in the wake of calamity.

However, the...

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Today pivoting careers and job-hopping have become common. On average, employees stay with their companies only for about 4.2 years before they move on to a new job. While the idea of starting in a brand-new field may seem exciting, pivoting careers has its own challenges that you need to take into account.

With jobs becoming less linear and more flexible, changing them could mean having to deal with substantial pay cuts. You may very likely have to start from the bottom, and not everyone can afford to do that, especially with a great deal of financial uncertainty and emotional instability involved. However, there are a few ways you can change careers while making sure that you stay in a relatively “experienced” salary tier.

Use Your Existing Skills To Your Advantage

If you are thinking of changing your career, the expected demands and requirements at your new job may scare you at first. It may very well seem like a nightmare...