Older Adults Turn to Virtual Side Jobs as a Way to Earn Extra Cash During COVID-19
Author: internet - Published 2020-09-09 07:00:00 PM - (217 Reads)Many older adults in metropolitan Detroit are flocking to virtual employment due to COVID-19 and Michigan's stay-at-home orders, reports the Oakland Press . Among such jobs are online instructors for older adults, especially fitness instructors. For example, Shonece Leonard of Washington Township teaches virtual Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, and Zumba Kids classes. Customer service is also proving popular as a virtual side gig for older adults. "As businesses continue to operate primarily online, companies need more virtual customer service agents," says Brie Reynolds at the FlexJobs website. Agents work by phone, e-mail, and online chat to address customer concerns and answer questions, with most agencies requiring at least a high school degree, six months of customer service- or related experience, and strong communication skills. Translators are in demand as well, as are virtual assistants. Online tutors can be a lucrative job for older adults, especially with many parents struggling to homeschool their children.