Coronavirus Discussion Anyone doubling down their online work efforts because of Covid-19?

[Sherliarty]

Will have entire family at home so I think I will be doing the opposite, trying to feed everyone, keep the place clean and entertaining so we don't all go stir crazy. I already have some ideas about exercise routines and outdoor time - thankfully we have a garden! My teens will not like me.

 

[Jon]

I've got a Mystery shop on Monday at my local William Hill and Bet Fred. Should be interesting!

Should still happen

Stick £3 on badminton

 

[Jon]

Gotta admit I was lost today with less AP/matched betting to do, felt like a little lost lamb.

I'll definitely be redoubling the online earning efforts with loads of annual leave from work until the end of March. Already doing the ad rating work and survey sites, hopefully will look more in to Neevo, Intellizoom etc.

Doing as many different things as you can is key!

 

[Jon]

I moved all my work yesterday to focus on my online accounts, contact about other jobs, sign up for new projects and check they were all up to date.

If need be, should be okay with online work in the short term. won't be as lucrative but feel there will be enough to help. I purposely keep some accounts with money in so I can withdraw if needed... I still have all my Lionbridge money that I can withdraw.

Aye, Lionbridge at least brings some level of security but over the next few weeks I'll be looking for anything that brings in any kind of income!

 

[Kimilsung]

I wonder would people pay to learn music production from a guy like me that doesn’t know the terminology but knows how it all works?

 

[EdibleDormouse]

I wonder would people pay to learn music production from a guy like me that doesn’t know the terminology but knows how it all works?

I think so. I can't see why not. Also, you could speed-learn the terminology yourself to make it more saleable, perhaps?

 

[LTedeschi]

I'm assuming it would be easier for content creators? More people will be at home and be looking at your blog or stream.

 

[Kevinburrow]

I'm assuming it would be easier for content creators? More people will be at home and be looking at your blog or stream.

But that could be offset by more competition. I bet Netflix are loving this.

 

[Jon]

But that could be offset by more competition. I bet Netflix are loving this.

Netflix are emailing me DAILY to join at the moment

could be the virus could be the fact Disney+ is launching lol

 

[Jon]

I'm assuming it would be easier for content creators? More people will be at home and be looking at your blog or stream.

I agree there are more people at home so perhaps more eyeballs but you need companies to pay for content as well to pay the bills and I’m not convinced firms will want to spent a lot on marketing at the moment

 

[OCTOPUS]

Yeah that Crisp work you do is pretty involved isn't it, plus the content isn't exactly kid-friendly so having the kids at home might have a bit of an impact there ;(

Shouldn't be too bad as they are a bit older (10 and 12) and very into doing their own thing, I often work o it when they are around and they don't show any interest. I did ready something about an app called Telmie where you can help people who just want to practice their English, might investigate this further.

 

[EdibleDormouse]

I agree there are more people at home so perhaps more eyeballs but you need companies to pay for content as well to pay the bills and I’m not convinced firms will want to spent a lot on marketing at the moment

I don't know - if it goes the same way as the 2008 crash, then businesses are going to spend a shitload on marketing to scrabble for every last customer. A friend in advertising thought he'd go under, but actually had his best year since he'd gone freelance in the late 80s.

 

[Jon]

I don't know - if it goes the same way as the 2008 crash, then businesses are going to spend a shitload on marketing to scrabble for every last customer. A friend in advertising thought he'd go under, but actually had his best year since he'd gone freelance in the late 80s.

We'll see

I think companies may be scared to spend for a few weeks and then go back to normal, who knows.

 

[cofito]

Just had my first set of Mystery shops cancelled

 

[rich110991]

I’m meant to have a research appointment in Birmingham tomorrow. Hope it can still go ahead. It’s £50 for 1 hour.

I’m going to have to stop doing my shopping tasks for a bit too

 

[Jon]

My understanding is that Amazon resellers are now being hit

Amazon aren't taking any 'non essential' stock from resellers at the moment

 

[Jon]

I’m meant to have a research appointment in Birmingham tomorrow. Hope it can still go ahead. It’s £50 for 1 hour.

I’m going to have to stop doing my shopping tasks for a bit too

Are companies actually stopping Mystery Shopping ops? I'm still getting emails asking me to go here there and everywhere lol

 

[rich110991]

Are companies actually stopping Mystery Shopping ops? I'm still getting emails asking me to go here there and everywhere lol

I still went to mine today thankfully.

 

[simpy3]

Horse racing is apparently off till the end of April. The timing's impeccable - my betting bank was just about to hit the £100 mark.

 

[Jon]

Horse racing is apparently off till the end of April. The timing's impeccable - my betting bank was just about to hit the £100 mark.

All the offers will be on Chinese football!!!!