well, apologies, but I was trying to keep it generalized. If your contract isn’t going to be renewed (and it might, see govt program on loan forgiveness if ppl keep their ppl), then apply for UE now. You can research your state’s inventiveness on how they will handle gig workers. Or if you have to do the self-employed, see your bank, route.
Ours is a client based business also, manufacturing, and we’re finding it difficult and dangerous to travel. Hotels, rental cars, flights. Not to mention a few are months out on payments. But that’s widgets for ya. So you’re not in a boat alone, my FRiend.
I can’t say much else but hope some of my optimism and get-er-done attitude rubs off a little. This is not long term reality. Trust yourself. Find a way. Stay calm and scream later. That’s what Americans are made of.
This COVID-19 has impacted my company. Fortunately, my team is 100% telecommuters, so we didn't notice an impact beyond slower networks. I had a need to visit a site in Ogden, UT to get a government furnished laptop authenticated to the network. That's not happening now with the quarantines. I'll box the laptop and send it back to the east coast.
My next engagement may be managing group in San Diego. That will take some onsite visits due to the nature of the work. I'll make it work...quarantine or not.