“COVID-19 has the potential to kill all presidential candidates prior to the election.”
― Steven Magee
It’s been a couple of months since I started working from home. I never expected this whole thing would happen when this year began. Nobody did, maybe a few exceptions like Bill Gates. The silver lining was that at least I’m still employed and am allowed to work from my home. I should be appreciated for my last year’s decision to start a new career as a programmer that allows me to work from anywhere as long as I have an Internet connection.
Okay, let’s get down to the main topic of today. It’s all about what we lost and gained in the process of the global pandemic.
A couple of weeks ago when I was texting with a friend of mine, and she said: “ahhh, I hope things will get back to normal soon.” But think about. What’s “normal”? What was normal yesterday was already lost, unfortunately. We probably won’t be able to go back to those days we used to take it for granted.
Especially those who were working in the foodservice industry are now facing the difficult reality: being jobless. Think about if you were one of them. You were working in a restaurant for years without even thinking about switching your career. But suddenly, the world was changed because of the virus originated from China spreading around the globe. The restaurant was forced to close and you lost your job. You started to apply for another. But since the whole foodservice industry is dying, no one would hire you. So how would you pay for your bills? How would you be able to survive?
Well, here comes basic income. That’s one of the most realistic solutions for those who struggle financially. But this would widen the gap between the rich and the poor. I’m sorry to be so pessimistic, but don’t give up on your hope. We’ll see how this world turns up.
Here are some photographers captured at the sky roof of Shibuya Scramble Square.
