I resigned during the pandemic, should I go back to work now?

I quit my job when my mother was dying from cancer, I never planned to be poor, so I went back to work.

Working in the healthcare industry, there will always be disease to deal with and never a 'good' or 'safe' time to return to your field, as you know. Now is as good a time as any, so my vote is to put your feelers out and get back to your career asap.

My condolences on the loss of your mother. May God bless you and guide you in this next chapter of your life.

The pandemic is still going on. Hospitalizations for Covid for the last week of CDC-reported data were up more than 17% from the previous week. Hospitals are bracing for a predicted Tripledemic as holiday gatherings kick in. I admire your wish to be helpful to others, but please take into account how it's going to play out in health care settings during the next several months. I don't know what your particular field is, but maybe you should consider becoming an in-home caregiver for those who need one. That cuts down on your exposure and could provide a wonderful essential service for at-home patients who are wary of going into a group setting due to their comorbidities.

SadlyYours
No doubt the world needs all the health care workers who are so inclined.

How are you feeling these days? It has been great that you have had these months to heal.

Wishing you good luck on what you decide.