Online Opportunities and Help During Pandemic

How are you coping from this pandemic so far? Does this pandemic triggers your anxiety and causes you to be more stressed? COVID-19 made the biggest shift in our lives. From leaving at 7:00 am for work, having breakfast at your favorite fast-food restaurant, hugging friends hello and goodbye, sitting closely with favorite workmates during break time to bidding each and every one goodbye at the end of the shift. All these changes because most of us need to stay home and maintain proper distancing to help flatten the curve. Most of you probably miss your office desk and the office environment. You’re probably not used to just sitting on your couch, watching the news, walking around the house, and sleep. You feel so unproductive, right? It’s time to make to be productive even if you’re out of office! There are a lot of online opportunities to make to help you earn during this pandemic. Let me share some with you! 

• Online Tutoring – Now that a lot of children are out of school and parents are finding ways to teach their kids, it’s boom time for online schools! Several countries have a high demand for online English teachers. China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam just to name a few. Try your luck in teaching and help students using your English Skills!

• Grocery and Delivery Services – Now that people are on quarantine and grocery stores are open for a specific period of time only, a lot of people rely on delivery services. If grocery shopping is a relaxing activity for you, you might as well earn from it! Be other people’s errand person! Just make sure to be safe each time you go out.

• Online Reseller – Resell items in the comforts of your home. There are a variety of products that you can choose from. It ranges from clothes, foods, and snacks, to household items. reselling items form small business is also a big help!

• Homebased Customer Service – Since a lot of people cannot go to offices to address their inquiries, several companies hire customer service agents to work in their homes. Instead of just sitting on your couch all day long, wouldn’t it be nice to take calls and answer inquiries?

• Virtual Assistant – Have you thought of working as a part-time virtual assistant before? This is the perfect time to do so! There are a variety of tasks to do to make your day extra productive!

• Podcasting – Anyone can start a podcast! All you need is a microphone, a recording platform, passion and a topic to talk about! Start earning through ads and sponsorship!

This pandemic totally changed the way we live our lives. COVID-19 temporarily stopped us from doing the things that we usually do. We start to hate staying outdoors and enjoy the comforts of our home. Aside from online gigs to earn, there are also ways that you can be of great help during this pandemic. Aside from applying for online jobs, you can also be productive by constantly spreading awareness using your social media accounts. Remind people of the importance of handwashing and alcohol. Tell them the importance and effects of staying home and following proper distancing.