Q: I want to move to a new city and get a new job. How do I make a big decision like this and how do I plan ahead?
A: The first step when planning a big career move is to make sure you have all the skills you need for the path you want to take. You can start by taking classes and researching the field you want to enter. Next, you can look for internships and entry level positions in your current area, perhaps with the help of a job coach or mentor. Then you can start looking into what it would take to relocate. Some important questions to ask are: do you have a support system in this new city? If not, how might you build one before taking the leap? Do you have housing options? And can you line up a job ahead of time? If all of this seems out of reach right now, what can you do in your current situation to make the best of it?
Q: I have what I think is a cold. But these days it's hard to tell. I haven't tested for COVID-19 yet, but I'm staying home just to be safe. What can I do to make sure others don't get sick?
A: It is really difficult right now to know what to do in these situations. It's important to do your best right now, even if there's no straight answer. Our best means limiting exposure to others, even if it's not 100% perfect. Make sure that you have at home tests on hand and test every 2 days. Even if you have a negative result, you might want to stay home if possible and wear a mask when you need to go out. If we all wore masks when not feeling well, we could limit exposure to many viruses--not just Covid. The good news is that if you are testing negative, you are at least less contagious and less likely to spread the virus. If you do test positive, make sure to quarantine and follow the current CDC and/or WHO guidelines. And just remember, we're all doing our best.
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