As a result of this, the discount store’s only logical step forward is an “orderly wind-down.”
This hurts not just individuals employed by 99 Cents Only, but also various community members who relied upon these locations to shop for goods. Budget-friendly stores are also becoming harder to come upon as even locations like Dollar Tree begin gradually increasing prices.
Alternative employment opportunities
Americans who are seeing their hours cut or pulled altogether in the retail sector are thankfully not without recourse.
Over the years, the gig/freelance economy has flourished, giving folks greater access to earned income via rideshare driving, shopping for other people’s groceries, and delivering takeout to people’s homes.
With time and consistency, each of these avenues can increase earnings for Americans who need to bridge certain financial gaps. Some of the best apps to find gig work through are as follows:
- Uber
- UberEats
- Lyft
- Instacart
- Postmates
- Grubhub
- DoorDash
Further alternatives for gig and freelance work can be found on Upwork. Here, independent contractors set up profiles to promote their skillsets and apply for jobs. Those who do good work also find that businesses and clients frequently approach them with job opportunities.
