As an HN user, how is your reaction to the pandemic different?

Question

I'm thinking in these trying times, there should be a middle ground where people can make rational decisions instead of having panic reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic and the stock market crash.How have you adopted to the new situation? Do you stockpile groceries? How do you adjust to mandatory remote-work?Your comments are much appreciated as I'm sure many HN users have the same questions.

Karupan · Accepted Answer

I made the mistake of being a rational adult and not hoarding essentials. I haven’t been able to find toilet paper, hand sanitiser or facial tissues in the past 10 days. I live in a rented apartment and don’t really have space to store stuff, so usually stocked only for two weeks.
I’ve had to order certain essentials online at a considerable premium as stock just isn’t available at local stores.
I will not put my faith in the human species going forward.

ohiovr · Answer

I put a little money into a vix tracking etf on feb 28, vixy. I bought things in an effort to avoid taking great risk to buy later. He who panics first, panics best - ancient Wall Street proverb.