Are you a freelancer? Are you facing economic issues since
the pandemic? Are you facing a balance problem between income and expenditures?
Crisis faced
by the world
Due to covid, the
economic impact is disastrous. All economic sectors are getting affected by the
pandemic. Industries factories got shut down in lockdown by the pandemic. In
the service sector, many employees lost their jobs during the lockdown and many
are working on half of their salary package.
At the beginning of the pandemic, people got panicked and,
as a result, there was a bad social impact. The people started suffering from
anxiety, depression, hunger, financial issues, health issues, unemployment.
This all was happening because we are living in an unusual time, so people are
not exactly able to understand what to do to survive? What do we need? Everyone
got quarantined at their homes. People were unable to figure out how to earn
money by staying at home. How long you can live on our savings and what about
the ones who do not have savings?
Freelancers are facing economic issues. As we know
freelancers are independent workers. At the starting of lockdown, freelancers
faced the most challenging scenarios. Platform companies, grocery stores,
pharmacies have done exceedingly well so far. COVID-19 is a lecture on the
importance of ensuring quickness in business.
Journey of
working remotely
As we all use and know about the internet, websites and apps
ad even many of us use it. India is ranked as the 2nd fastest growing
freelancer in the world. Freelancers starting showing their skills on social
platforms.
Businesses search for freelancers by posting their requirements on different
platforms like through websites, social platforms, apps. Freelancers also
started posting their skills, making demo videos, and their experience.
Freelancers started seeking jobs online. Freelancers can work on a project
basis, can find a part-time job or contract job. The Job seekers started remote
working.
Due to the pandemic, everyone started remote
working. This situation also helped freelancers to work with international
clients and show their skills on an international level which wouldn?t have
been possible if they were working in offices. Everyone started to adapt to the
new normal. No doubt, this situation has made a huge impact on the financial
stability of people. Remote workers have freedom and greater flexibility. Some
freelancers started providing free services, helping each other. Now there are
websites where freelancers make their profiles and upload their resumes. They
check the job post related to their skills. There are job requirements like
digital marketing, web designing, sales & marketing, writing & editing,
data scientist, apparel & fashion, education, legal services, finance,
engineering. There is freedom for freelancers and businesses to have virtual
interaction. Then the interview is conducted through voice call or video call.
Freelancers with skills are taking online classes by teaching skills at a
reasonable amount. All work is going online like meetings, consultations over facetime,
digital workshops, online classes, live streaming events, and many others.
People have now adapted to the covid world and are also satisfied in remote
working. Now, many freelancers and businesses are after the lockdown ended.
Freelancers and businesses are finding it more flexible and comfortable to
remote working. Having a growing workplace of freelancers can provide
flexibility and quality service. Many companies have declared some jobs
permanent work from home. Many people are happy working online, meeting new
people online, and collaborating with others. Social media helped people
adapting the covid world. One of the unusual highlights of the pandemic is that
it has created a shared global experience of an overwhelming event.
Impact of
the pandemic on freelancers
Covid-19 is still having an impact on our life which is not
letting everything come on track again. Some businesses are forced to adapt to
this world due to no other option. Freelancers faced delays in payments. The
situation today is difficult but if handle vigorously we will be able to adapt
to this now the covid world. Some freelancers starting bidding to get the work
they bid less than other freelancers even some get ready to do it for free to
show their skills in hope that in the future client will provide him more
projects. Connections need to be secure because many scams are also going on.
Individuals are doing scams to get their work done by freelancers online and
not paying them later for their hard work.
At this unsure time businesses and
freelancers who can adapt smartest ways will make the best from this new world. So, freelancers should look for work where no commission is taken and can work
for trusted clients and websites. Everyone is the action of adapting to the
covid world.
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