Getting laid off SUCKS and I’m so sorry that happened to you.
I would say find a side gig that works for you as soon as you can. I’ve loved Instacart (if you have a car) cause it’s pretty good money and totally on your own schedule. I’ve heard good things about task rabbit. Also random Craigslist event gigs or Poached gigs can be good, esp if you have food service experience. And if you’re open to it and feel comfortable, post to your IG (or any social) story saying you’re looking for work. I had followers come up through the woodwork that had some helpful random work to offer.
The best gig I think is babysitting, if it’s something you’re interested in and if you can get an in through any moms you know. You can get paid more than a lot of part time gigs and get paid through Venmo or cash so you won’t have to worry about any taxes, which feels so good.
Also you’ve probably already looked into it, but I would just triple check you still can’t get unemployment (even if it’s only $100 a week or something). I thought I wouldn’t get any bc of the way I got laid off but after scouring Reddit realized I could still get some money.
