Pandemic Effects on our Lifestyle

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Though some countries are leaving this pandemic behind, there are many who are still under its thumb. This is because too few have been vaccinated. It is said around 50% is the ballpark figure to aim for to get a grip on this unwelcome visitor that has enslaved us and turned our lifestyle topsy-turvy. I have observed a few drastic changes in our lifestyle. 1. Most can work from home especially the white collared among us. 2. Students can learn online though it is not ideal without interaction at schools. 3. Some jobs have taken a beating like airline and travel industries while there are sunrise sectors like online shopping and logistics. Then we have sort of collateral issues and reality checks for a few. 1. The whole family is at home all the time. 2. In some countries, it is the norm for most to have outside help to do even jobs that one can do themselves like cooking, cleaning, other chores. I have seen even the not so rich having many to cook, clean, run errands and what not with one for each child, even when they become teenagers! That could be quite revolting but has been a fact of life. Some have got infected without even stepping out of their homes but when outside help, or to call a spade a spade, domestic servants come calling every day, they could as well come not empty handed! The jury is still out with the pandemic waning and waxing. It has given us a new perspective on our lives. On the positive side is our will to survive at all costs and on the negative side, it has not made a dent on our innate and time immemorial warring and divisive nature. Then there are among us the angels who risk their lives so that others may live! Yes, it takes all sorts to make a world. And life goes on with warts and all. Image Lifestyle from free media site Pexels