Yeah, the decision is immediate and lots of us didn't have time to prepare. Businesses are under huge losses. Our senior told me that the management is planning to layoff lots of its employees, so although it says that it's temporary stand down, lots of people are going to lose their jobs.
I'm not a "core" employee so I risk losing mine too, so immediately I started applying to remote positions.
The new normal is scary as we don't know how long this is going to last. I wish the government changed the modal of the lockdown so that businesses can function a bit. In the meantime hoping for the best.
Stay safe my friend. :)
It's certainly a new normal that we have to get used to, as hard as it may have been for everyone. The good news, is that your work can be done pretty well even remotely. Difficult as it is, we're rather fortunate compared to some others, as we can still function with a computer and internet connection, as a lot of jobs in retail, and others that requite physical contact is hit pretty hard right now. A lot of my mates are out of work, as well.
Stay strong, and we'll all get through this in no time. Adapt, and conquer. Good luck with the work, and be sure to always stay safe :-D