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10 Ways to Earn Money If You’ve Been Laid Off Due to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has lead to widespread ramifications. Even if you haven’t suffered from the virus, you’re probably suffering in other ways. If you were laid off due to the COVID-19 crisis, things may look pretty grim right now. While you might want to go back to your old career after the crisis is over, these 10 options can help you make money in the meantime. Some of these options are in-person work, so if you are a high-risk individual, you may want to consult with your doctor before taking a position.

Apply for Unemployment

You may be eligible to receive unemployment benefits if you lost your job as a result of COVID-19. Check with your state’s department of labor for information on eligibility and how to apply.

Work at a Grocery Store

Grocery stores are struggling to keep up with the increased demand for supplies. As a result, many grocery stores are hiring. Tasks may include stocking items, checking out customers, and working in customer service.

Work at a Warehouse

Warehouses supply grocery stores, medical facilities, and other essential services. With the increased demand for goods, warehouse workers are essential to make sure things get where they need to go.

Work in a Factory

Factory workers are working around the clock to produce food, medical equipment, safety supplies, and other essentials. If there is a factory near you making much-needed products, your work could help make a big difference in people’s lives.

Deliver Food

Many people are sheltering in place. While some individuals may still make errand runs to pick up food, others are staying home to avoid exposing themselves and/or others to the virus. Since everyone still needs food, there is an increased demand for people to deliver it. Delivery services like Instacart and Grubhub are taking applications.

Babysit

Essential workers have children, too, and leaving them to battle on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly stressful. A good babysitter can help ease their worries so they can focus on their work. If you are interested in babysitting, you might consider contacting your local hospital or clinic to mention that you are available and share your qualifications. Otherwise, you could try to reach out via a community group or message board.

Teach/Tutor Online

Teaching and tutoring are popular work-at-home job fields, and there is still demand for these services. Depending on your qualifications, you might consider teaching English as a second language or something that more closely aligns with your area of expertise. Given that many parents are struggling to occupy their children while school is canceled, you might also market yourself as a virtual tutor to help children with schoolwork while their parents are work on other things.

Write for a Website or Blog

Writers for websites and blogs frequently work from home. If you’re still passionate about your career field, you might look at industry-specific websites to see if they are looking for a writer with your unique expertise. If you can’t find work, you could also start your own blog and try to earn money with ads.

Do Customer Service from Home

Companies frequently hire work-from-home customer support representatives. This field may be a particularly good fit for people who had been working in a service-based industry, like tourism.

Use Other Special Skills

You know your skills better than anyone. Rather than focusing on your former job title, try to think about what skills you used. Then, you can brainstorm for what other positions would use the same skills you’ve already cultivated.

Remember that losing your job because of the COVID-19 pandemic is not your fault. Once the crisis ends, you might even return to your old position. Until then, one of these 10 options might be a quick fix to put more money in your pocket.

What ways have you found to earn money during the COVID-19 crisis? Share your ideas in the comments section below.

Meredith Kreisa

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