challenging times ahead

It looks like the COVID-19 pandemic is now having a bigger effect on my life. I've been told by my manager that I'm affected by a layoff and will be let go in mid-October unless I can secure an internal transfer.

You're probably aware that I'm in the Intel Sports Group. Our organization provides a platform that allows users to experience sporting events in virtual reality. But due to the pandemic, several of our projects have been shelved indefinitely. As a result of these days and cancelations, many people are being let go.

This is unfortunate because Intel has always been one of my favorite companies. Another unfortunate side effect is that I probably won't get to properly say goodbye to my co-workers due to social distancing rules. One thing for sure is that job hunting is going to be much harder during a pandemic. However, the good news is that my boss has told me I don't actually need to work anymore. Hopefully this transition period will give me all the time I need to prepare for interviews. *crosses fingers*