Self-employment is a blessing and a curse at the best of times. Because of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, my means of earning a living disappeared overnight.
In South Africa, there are schemes and funds for all manner of businesses that are perhaps not working well, but there is nothing for us: the forgotten sole proprietors, those who seek to make a living outside formal employment. It’s tough and will get tougher.This anecdote is particular to my sector, real estate, but I am sure that it will strike a chilling chord with many self-employed professionals.“Hi, this is Jason, how are you?” the standard South African greeting.
I turned my attention to the sale of a large development property. My biggest deal ever. One that I had closed just the weekend before. My telepathic phone lit up again.Four things young job seekers can do to get ready for world of work after lockdown “I can’t finish sanding the floor of the apartment in Parkwood you have for rent. The complex security people say it is not an essential service.”
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