How To Make Money During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Can’t get back to work for the foreseeable future? Waiting on your EDD to come in?

Here are some fun and creative ways to make money while bunkering down!

In an article from Buzzfeed titled “Here Are Some Super-Creative Ways People Are Making Money After Losing Their Jobs Due to The Coronavirus.” by Tanya Chen.

The first of the month is around the corner. The struggle to get income is a high priority! Chen has written down some fun ways to make that extra cash while stuck at home.

Here’s just a brief list of things to pick from:

Throw Spa/Make-over Virtual Parties.
Host an exercise/voice/theatre class.
Get your TEFL Certificate (cheap on groupon) and teach English to International Students.
Write customized poems and short stories.
Serenade people online.
Bartender Mixology Classes.

The imagination is the limit when figuring out your side hustle in these uncertain times. I know I am trying out the Virtual Teaching in foreign countries.

BUT don’t forget to practice TECHNOLOGICAL HYGIENE! Beware of downloading viruses or falling for an online scam which can wipe out whatever money you have saved along with doing some real damage to your laptop.

If there is one thing that we can be proud of as Millennials, is our ability to be adaptable in crappy situations.

SO, WASH YOUR HANDS, TURN ON THE MALWARE, AND GET YOUR HUSTLE ON!

EDD OPEN YOUR OFFICES and ANSWER THE PHONE!

The Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a variety of services to businesses, workers, and job seekers. — The **Employment Development Department** (EDD) provides a variety of services to businesses, workers, and job seekers.

HEY U.S. GOVERNMENT!

If we are in a National Emergency, why is the Employment Development Department (EDD) CLOSING offices?!

In an article from Buzzfeed titled: “What The Hell Are Bar And Restaurant Workers Supposed To Do For The Next Few Months?” by Amber Jamieson.

Jamieson interviews Millennials who are now suddenly without income after living paycheck to paycheck in the food serving industry and there is a consensus.

"I'm not worried about this virus; I'm worried about all these other things.”

And all these other things are the long laundry list of basic survival, RENT, FOOD, and the never-ending cycle off BILLS, BILLS, BILLS.

Ok, so you have lost your survival job, you’ve filed a claim ONLINE with EDD but what happens if you need help with your filing? You MUST speak to someone from an 800 number.

THEY HAVE CLOSED ALL PHYSICAL OFFICES!

EDD announced they have extended their phone hours from Monday thru Friday 8am-12pm to 4:30pm but what’s the point if at 7:51am the lines are JAMMED all day still!

I called my Senators and State Representatives. And they can’t even get through to speak to someone themselves!

What a shit show this is when even our local governments can’t get through to a department but have to wait on the phone like the rest of us.

EDD OPEN YOUR OFFICES BACK UP!