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pandemichandling

The act of panhandling or seeking donations as a result of job loss or ongoing financial hardship tied — directly or indirectly — to the lasting effects of a pandemic.
He was a full-time cook before COVID hit. Now he’s pandemichandling near the freeway just to keep his head above water.

She’s still pandemichandling, living with friends and barely able to feed herself, years after losing her stable job during COVID.
pandemichandling by LostWill July 28, 2025
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pandemichandling

The act of living off of unstable jobs and donations as a result of job loss or ongoing financial hardship tied — directly or indirectly — to the lasting effects of a pandemic.
She’s still pandemichandling, starting with family and barely surviving, years after losing her stable job during COVID.
pandemichandling by LostWill July 28, 2025
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