Counter to that, a lot of companies are scaling up their web/mobile presence and offerings because they can't let their customers into the building. I'm a contract programmer and business is arguably booming.
I'm also a contract programmer and looking at job sites the work is completely drying up. There are still a few contracts going but its a small fraction of what was available 2 months ago. What makes you say that business is booming?
Good to know. Feels like a strong place to be. I'm just starting out and most of my contacts are in advertising in one shape or another, which hasn't been nearly as active.
I wonder if the best way to get started in a niche is to just start cold-emailing with a service.