Almost everybody on the planet has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. This also extends to pretty much every industry and sector across all markets globally. This means that as the world becomes more vaccinated and resistant to any strains of Coronavirus, getting back to work will surely but slowly become more manageable.
However, we are not out of the woods, and if you are a cautious person, you may not want to begin work with other people just yet. Fortunately, there are several opportunities open to you. They are all relatively easy to implement as you seek to get back to work following the worst viral outbreak since the Spanish flu.
Take Online Seminars
At the height of the pandemic, during lockdown procedures, many businesses were forced to close. However, some enterprising people found ways to extend and continue their business by using online resources. Some of these resources included virtual classrooms and online seminars. Of course, taking your business online doesn’t apply to every type. Still, almost all can benefit from online services in some way.
For example, physical training can be live-streamed, truck driver orientation can be presented virtually, and teaching has become popular using the internet via apps such as Teams and Zoom.
Consider Low Proximity Jobs
Of course, the nature of Coronavirus means that it is transmitted between people very quickly; therefore, it becomes necessary to distance yourself from people as much as possible. However, it isn’t really possible for some industries as they are high in proximity. Sectors such as the service industry, medical establishments, and personal care such as gyms and salons.
But you can consider a low proximity job for the time being or following a significant career decision. Outdoor production, classroom training, and transportation are among the lowest proximity sectors currently available.
Work from Home
Throughout the pandemic, many people have maintained employment by working from home. Since world governments ordered many companies to close or sustain themselves with as little staff as possible, working from home has become normal where it was once a rare component of a full-time job.
However, since working from home appears to have worked so well that Global Workplace Analytics predicts that upto 30% of employees will work from home during 2021. Many companies now offer the option to continue working from home or work from home on specific days rather than come into the office and risk infection or transmission.
Accept that Things Aren’t the Same
Covid-19 has changed the world, and while some trends will survive, the world will no longer be the same as it once was. This extends to employment, how we interact with each other, and even the rules governing society as a whole. For many people, the regulations and restrictions placed upon them have been nothing short of highly stressful. However, whether you agree with lockdown procedures or not, the case can be made for social distancing and minimal interaction with people.
For some, moving forward back into employment means a problematic paradigm shift in how they monitor your day-to-day and professional life. It would be helpful for you to embrace the fact that you simply can’t do things the way you are used to. Yet, employment is expected to return to normal levels within a few years.
Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.
-Diego
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