What started as a health pandemic has now turned into an economic nightmare. As the virus continues to rage on, more people are unemployed and having to figure out what to do with their careers. On the face of it, there is no silver lining.
However, as with every cloud, it is there – you just have to look hard. Right now, the Coronavirus crisis may not be healthy for your career, but it has the potential to kickstart and revolutionize your lifestyle.
If you’re skeptical, you should check out the following. Here are four ways COVID-19 could be good for your job.
You Work In A Non-affected Industry
Yes, they exist. The likes of supermarkets and emergency services are not only surviving, but they are thriving amid the rise in demand. Worldwide online traffic for supermarkets has increased by an incredible 135 percent, with retail tech rising by 129 percent. These figures are pretty conclusive. If you work in one of these sectors, there is bound to be growth opportunities as the demand continues to increase. Aside from job security, something that’s hard to find currently, you should get the chance to apply for promotions and move up the corporate ladder.
You Want To Help
You’re not fortunate enough to work in a sector that falls into the above category. As a result, you’re either on furlough or unemployed, which isn’t nice. However, with the extra time, and the boost in community spirit, you realize that you want to lend a hand to the less fortunate. It may start as volunteering at a shelter and turn into a full-time position. You could also join a neighborhood watch group and become a forensic criminologist if you have the motivation. After seeing how the virus impacts the world, you may decide you need to switch roles as your vocation is different.
You Can Work From Home
As many businesses are figuring out, working from home is no longer a perk. It’s a necessity, and that won’t change once the pandemic is over. Everybody’s life is different now than six months ago, yet these aren’t always negatives. Something that you’ll appreciate when you return to the office is a healthy balance between life and work. Opportunities to work from home will be endless. After all, how can your employer revert to old excuses when it has kept the company from closing its doors?
There’s Time For Your Side Hustle
45% of Americans admit to having a side hustle, which works out at around seventy-million people in the US alone. The odds that you’re one of them is high. However, like everyone else, you struggle to combine a full-time job with getting your side business off the ground. Well, COVID-19 has presented an ideal opportunity since your responsibilities are fewer. Plus, the fact that you work from home now means your boss isn’t breathing down your neck and watching your every move. Juggling both is easier with extra free time.
If the health crisis leads to you becoming a boss, wouldn’t you say it was healthy for your career?
