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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.

<strong> Since I lost my job, this has been my near-daily sight. The only way I can keep income is by doing "gig work," like DoorDash and Instacart.</strong> There's no job security with any "gig work" either. The rating systems and ways to get deactivated due to customer actions are copious. <strong> It has been getting hotter outside, so I've been stuck waiting in parking lots in 90-100+ degree weather waiting for orders to pop up</strong> so that I can complete them and make money.<strong> I can't let my car run for the A/C because it'll put more wear on my car and waste gas</strong>. I'm overdue on an oil change, overdue on an alignment, overdue on new front tires.<strong> I can't even afford to pay all of my bills, so I don't know how I'm going to afford basic maintenance on my car (now my main source of income).</strong> I've been applying to jobs in numerous places, but haven't gotten any calls back or responses. I can't afford the commute if it's outside of my main city, unless they're willing to pay more.<strong> I just got my Bachelor's degree and I haven't even been able to use it because the only jobs at this level that have been posted are the same crisis work/work that is currently too overwhelming</strong> for me, mentally, or work that doesn't pay enough to survive.<strong> I shouldn't have to sacrifice my mental health to survive</strong>. I wish we had better social services for our country.<strong> It's such a shame that it's considered "lazy" or "unpatriotic" for this country to help its own people.</strong>