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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5. NHS worker
From admin to physiotherapists, doctors and support services like deep cleaning - NHS Scotland is hiring at the moment. Photo: Getty Images
6. Online tutor
It has been a turbulent time for education, and there is a huge demand for online tutors to help students get back on track. Photo: Getty
7. Onlyfans
This website - mostly known for its paid-for nude content - has boomed during lockdown Photo: Viktor Solomin
8. Postal worker
We'll always need to send things via post, and these past 12 months have been busy indeed for our hardworking postmen and women. Photo: Stefan Rousseau