The pandemic has ripped through the UK economy, forcing business closures, moving people to home offices, and devastating some people’s livelihoods.
In December the Fraser of Allander institute said Scotland’s economy could take three years to recover if the vaccine rollout is too slow. Meanwhile, demand for mental health services has sky-rocketed.
However, industries that were tiny a decade ago are flourishing – such as influencers and individuals setting up pop-up shops online. Here’s our list of lockdown-proof jobs.
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1. Covid-19 tester
As you can imagine, the demand for coronavirus tests is not going away. And neither is the need for people to carry out these tests. Photo: Getty Images
2. Online clothes entrepreneur
The likes of Instagram and clothes-selling app Depop are bursting with small businesses selling vintage and second hand clothes, or even items they've made themselves. "People are bored and wanting to buy clothes," said one user. Photo: View Apart
3. Therapist
We need therapists, counsellors, and mental health support workers now more than ever. Many therapists have switched to video and phone appointments during the pandemic. Visit: www.samh.org.uk for information. Photo: Polina ZImmerman for Pexels
4. Delivery Worker
With non-essential shops closed, people have been relying more and more on deliveries during the pandemic. Photo: Oleg Baliuk for Canva Pro