Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Re-Skillings During COVID-19 Health Crisis

News about volunteering work abound during the trying Health Crisis Period.
Creativity flourishes, especially among small business where during normal days, they rely on face-to-face customers.

Now that government over the world is imposing MCOs to curb the pandemic, survival, for those who are self-employed depends on a new normal.

I have heard of GrabFood, GrabExpress and GrabMart. Someone shares his experience delivering RM98 for a small package of Musang King in Penang. A Japanese expatriate called Grab to take his comfortable working chair home during MCO. A Web Camera taken from the office to WFH.  Three Indonesians calling Grab to do groceries. The rule is only one passenger per Grab car. One for each Grab, so three Grab cars required.

There are jobs looses. There are jobs created during crisis. For example, the tsunamis that hit Japan and destroyed many houses increase demand for wood products and wood furniture imports. 

The digital economy eases many things. But don't forget the digital divide.
Below is the link for online museums in China. The talented Virtual Tour Guide is a new skill requirements. 

Everyone, let's re-skilling during WFH. There are many free online classes available. Give it a shot.

https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1183945.shtml

Pic. Museums Come Alive Online in China

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