For the human race as a whole, COVID-19 has been a nightmare. It has killed millions and perhaps subjected millions of survivors to permanent organ damage. And for me personally COVID-19 has felt like a sword of Damocles, wondering if, despite all my precautions, I would still catch it.
Despite the fear, despite an 8% pay cut, despite suffering and death around me, COIVD-19 has been the single best thing that has ever happened to me . COVID-19 has been a little dark cloud with a huge silver lining (Yes, I am a selfish monster). Why?
- My office allowed me to telecommute
- Saves me at least 2 hours per work day
- Eliminated the considerable stress from my commute
- No contagious illness for a year
- No jury duty
- No obligations and pressure to attend in person social events, weddings, funerals etc.
- Air quality has improved
- Less traffic when I do have to go out
- Gas prices have been reduced
- Much less wear and tear on my car
- A huge opportunity to stress test my stock portfolio and shore it up (unfortunately I didn’t have enough money to take full advantage)
- My mental health has not been so good for years
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