The privilege of being able to work from home... while you see the working class struggle.... is taking a toll on me. I don't know what to do

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Do your part to curb the outbreak and panic: stay home, buy supplies reasonably, stay connected to friends and family via phone and vc

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Uncertainty is hard.

You can donate time instead of money.

You might also take steps to quell that anxiety about layoffs:
Spend wisely
Save diligently
Update your resume
Write a plan for what you will do if laid off
Use some free time to do something that will strengthen that resume (the volunteering, online certificate, learn new coding language)
Gratitude and meditation

I wouldn’t start frantically hunting for a job yet.

Purchase from online local businesses, including giftcards

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I know. Trying to maintain the level of engagement I have with them to provide some stability (cleaning lady, food delivery etc.)

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Accept the feeling of gratitude and donate as much as you can.

There are lots of ways to donate money via Venmo to service workers hit hard by this. Check Twitter.

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