2020 will always be synonymous with the historic Coronavirus global pandemic when phrases like "social distancing" and "the new normal" seemed to be trending on everyone's minds. Whether the COVID-19 virus is one of the seven plagues mentioned in the book of Revelation, a bio-weapon designed by the Chinese government to impose economic dominance or just some guy that ate bat soup it is clear that our world has never been the same after the rise of this disease.
Regardless of the cause for the pandemic, the effects have been undeniably unique as both positive and negative impacts effect our culture. With millions of people suddenly out of work, countless businesses on the verge of collapse, food shortages keep grocery stores bare and a heightened health awareness cause almost everyone to wear face masks, the world has become surreal with a renewed perspective of vulnerability and mortality. Churches, schools and companies everywhere resort to meeting online to prevent person to person contact as the stock market plunged while the media outlets did what they do best and spread fear while sensationalizing and politicizing the outbreak.
In times like this, when the world suddenly changes and the only thing that is certain is uncertainty, we all must not only remain calm and stay strong in our faith but also look at life's situations from other points of view.
Regardless of the cause for the pandemic, the effects have been undeniably unique as both positive and negative impacts effect our culture. With millions of people suddenly out of work, countless businesses on the verge of collapse, food shortages keep grocery stores bare and a heightened health awareness cause almost everyone to wear face masks, the world has become surreal with a renewed perspective of vulnerability and mortality. Churches, schools and companies everywhere resort to meeting online to prevent person to person contact as the stock market plunged while the media outlets did what they do best and spread fear while sensationalizing and politicizing the outbreak.
In times like this, when the world suddenly changes and the only thing that is certain is uncertainty, we all must not only remain calm and stay strong in our faith but also look at life's situations from other points of view.
Side Hustlin
During the time of isolation and quarantine families are forced to stay home together in closer proximity than before. Aside from children and spouses at home during the disruption of regular activities, there has been no better time to focus on aspects of your life that seem to be neglected by mundane minutia. So many people pray for more time to spend on this project or that project but, ironically, COVID-19 has provided that time for so many people if only they would take advantage of that opportunity and become more productive or reconnect with their loved ones.
For so many others this time is the opposite, it is incredibly difficult to pivot your mind to focus on side projects or spend time with family when there is no income. In those cases there is no better time to develop an alternative way to generate revenue with a side hustle. People still need to get around so ride share apps like Uber or Lyft are two of the most popular. With restaurants temporarily closing their doors but available for takeout you could deliver for people with apps like Door Dash or
Grub Hub. Uber is also in the food delivery business with their Uber Eats platform. These are also great alternatives for those who missed going out to eat, you can always have your favorite cuisine delivered to your table and help the delivery person keep food on theirs
When it comes to those with technical, academic, artistic or any other hands-on skill who are temporarily out of work, you can always teach others your trade by selling online classes with Skill Share or Udemy. If teaching is not your forte or you prefer working with clients you can post your services on Up Work or Fiverr. There are also the freelance/gig platforms Task Rabbit and Gig Walk depending on your state, country or region. With so many companies forcing employees to work from home, getting furloughed or laying people off, there is not better time to freelance with a platform such as these.
For so many others this time is the opposite, it is incredibly difficult to pivot your mind to focus on side projects or spend time with family when there is no income. In those cases there is no better time to develop an alternative way to generate revenue with a side hustle. People still need to get around so ride share apps like Uber or Lyft are two of the most popular. With restaurants temporarily closing their doors but available for takeout you could deliver for people with apps like Door Dash or
Grub Hub. Uber is also in the food delivery business with their Uber Eats platform. These are also great alternatives for those who missed going out to eat, you can always have your favorite cuisine delivered to your table and help the delivery person keep food on theirs
When it comes to those with technical, academic, artistic or any other hands-on skill who are temporarily out of work, you can always teach others your trade by selling online classes with Skill Share or Udemy. If teaching is not your forte or you prefer working with clients you can post your services on Up Work or Fiverr. There are also the freelance/gig platforms Task Rabbit and Gig Walk depending on your state, country or region. With so many companies forcing employees to work from home, getting furloughed or laying people off, there is not better time to freelance with a platform such as these.
Please keep in mind that none of these are endorsements, I simply do not want anyone to struggle more than they need to in times of uncertainty and with apps readily available such as these then why not take advantage to them? Information is free, so why not capitalize on it and help each other out?
I, for one, have done my best to maximize my down time during this COVID quarantine. Not only have I dedicated more time to writing, rehearsing and rapping but also a part of developing The Veterans' Television Network and the academic platform History Exhumed. In fact, thanks to this time of quarantine and isolation, I was able to finish and release the single "Answer to the Pain" posted below. You can also check out the whole album "The Prodigal Son" streaming now on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, Pandora, Soundcloud, YouTube Music, Tidal & iHeart Radio.
I, for one, have done my best to maximize my down time during this COVID quarantine. Not only have I dedicated more time to writing, rehearsing and rapping but also a part of developing The Veterans' Television Network and the academic platform History Exhumed. In fact, thanks to this time of quarantine and isolation, I was able to finish and release the single "Answer to the Pain" posted below. You can also check out the whole album "The Prodigal Son" streaming now on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, Pandora, Soundcloud, YouTube Music, Tidal & iHeart Radio.
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