Former travel agent finds fulfillment as music content creator after pandemic job loss

Jonah Manzano is a singer-songwriter and cover songs creator

After losing his job during the COVID-19 pandemic, former travel agent Jonah Manzano transitioned to a career as a music content creator and says he now feels fulfilled performing for his online audience.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates 2.7 million people either lost their job or had their paid work hours fall during the pandemic.
After four years without permanent work due to COVID-19, Manzano was recently offered a job in the tourism industry, essentially starting from scratch.
Manzano's social media presence expanded on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok through singing cover songs and engaging with his followers.

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