Corona effect: Computer science graduate becomes chaiwallah

A computer science graduate has turned tea seller in a bid to make a living. Having lost his job in Dubai due to the Corona pandemic, Shivprasad now sells tea in his hometown to make ends meet.

Mangalore (Karnataka): The Coronavirus pandemic has affected many people, directly and indirectly. Many families have been suffering severe financial problems due to lack of work during the lockdown.

In a strange turn of events, a computer science graduate from the district has now turned to selling tea in an attempt to rebuild his life after the lockdown.

Shivprasad, a computer science graduate from Kekkenadka Village of Kadaba Taluk was working in Dubai for a private firm. Due to the Corona pandemic, he lost his job and was forced to return to his hometown. After searching for a job for almost a month, Shivprasad started selling tea in the town of Kadaba. He now carries kettles of tea and coffee on his scooter and sells it in the town making Rs 1000 on a daily basis.

After selling tea, he helps his mother run a small canteen in Hosmata. The canteen was established by his grandfather and now his mother looks after the business.

Shivprasad says he will never hesitate to do work which is not harmful to society. He says by selling tea he does not lose respect. He says he is happy about his situation and poverty makes everyone work hard.

Shivprasad says, "People should create work and build a life from it."