I have been working in this industry for ten years, ans I have always made alot. However, I also have children and debts, so no, I haven't put savings aside. I wish it was as easy as you're making it out.
Right exactly this. I made decent money for years, had a lot of savings; but then followed 2 yrs of ill health I could not have foreseen, which meant I couldn’t work for long long periods; and bang no savings any more, having to start from scratch.
But to get back on topic I don’t think it is affecting bookings, it is just the usual slow February and springtime. I’ve only had maybe two clients mention it at all.
There’s a lot of panic and misinformation in the media which I think I already mentioned. Unless you have a compromised immune system, are very young, old, or in an at risk group (ie. pregnant) then it will affect you as all mild viruses do.
The best thing to do to avoid catching or spreading ANY virus is to practise good hand hygiene which you should be doing anyway.