too). I miss little things like meeting friends or clients for a cocktail. I miss chatting with my parent community at my son’s elementary school. We only go outside once or twice a week for a walk or groceries. However, we stay in good spirits in our home—I burn sage incense to create calm space, listen to gospel music , and take long baths alone.
“Social distancing may become the new normal. This is something that we, undoubtedly, have to observe to keep everyone safe, but it’s a bit incongruent with how we make money. So there will be a struggle between what we know needs to be done and how we create our livelihood. Not to mention that being around others is also normally a personality trait for people who choose jobs and careers in the service industry.”5.
“This industry is relatively large, but there are so many people who can’t get unemployment because they aren’t citizens. They are forced to apply for grants that take forever to even get . So many people live paycheck to paycheck. Meanwhile, there are landlords demanding rent. It’s tough to see my fellow industry kin suffer like this.”7. “My therapist says I’m grieving, and I believe her.”
every day to keep my head above water and not completely lose my business. It’s hard, it’s exhausting, and I don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel.”“I am a server and aserver. My job is to make sure guests have an unforgettable experience. I provide beverage and food pairing recommendations while anticipating guest needs. Restaurants and bars were one of the first sectors to close, and it made me wonder if I should rethink my career choice.