Coronavirus has cost jobs — but there’s a silver lining for those looking to change careers

Food has been a mainstay in Jessica Nguyen’s life, but she never thought it would be her career.

More than eight months into the pandemic, her home cooking is paying the bills.

With a decade of experience in public relations and marketing, the Melbourne woman worked with some of Australia’s most recognisable beauty brands, enjoying what she described as a “comfortable” life.

But, like thousands of Australians, she was unexpectedly made redundant at the beginning of March, and joined the ranks of those who…