OPT students layoff...how are you dealing with it ? Any tips/advice

I was recently laid off, told not enough work in the pipeline at the moment. On top of that I am on a STEM OPT visa which gives me about 60 days to find a new job. Anyone else in this same boat ? appreciate any advice

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