Whether you are employed or not has no affect on the amount of stimulus payment you receive so don't be concerned about entering employment that you currently don't have.
If you were self employed or were a small business that had employees, you may be eligible for one of the small business loans which can become a grant. Go to the Small Business Administration web site for more information: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-pp...
