Business Experiences Decline Due to Pandemic, Olla Ramlan Chooses Not to Lay Off Employees

Kapanlagi.com - Besides the entertainment industry, Olla Ramlan has a business that she runs to earn money. However, she admitted that her business is currently experiencing a decline due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Of course, we are all greatly affected by the company, it's extraordinary how big it is, they can close their stores and lose trillions. Especially for us who are just ordinary, especially me. It definitely has an impact," she said when met in the area of Jalan Kapten Tendean, Mampang, South Jakarta, recently.

"Anyway, we still have to work. Of course, there are some downsides, but we have to go through it. Maybe this is a test that we as humans have to reflect on ourselves. What did we do wrong, everything is being tested," she continued.

1. Make Agreements

Despite being in a difficult situation, Aufar Hutapea's wife chose not to lay off any of her employees. However, there are things that need to be agreed upon to ensure that everything continues to run as usual.

"For now, not yet. Alhamdulillah, everything is still okay. Maybe, for example, instead of full payment, I can pay this amount first, and then settle the rest later. There are some adjustments, but everything can be handled," she explained.

2. Striving to Survive

For now, Olla Ramlan and her employees are constantly thinking of ways to ensure that everything goes well and to prevent any negative outcomes for their business.

"Well, let's just think positively. Let's brainstorm ideas so that we can survive for now. We can't predict the future. What's important is to focus on tomorrow so that our business and income can be good," she concluded.

3. Hoping for the Pandemic to End

Everyone hopes that this pandemic can end soon and things can return to normal. Various measures are being taken to suppress the spread of the coronavirus. One of them is by adhering to health protocols.

Starting from regularly washing hands with soap, wearing masks when traveling, maintaining distance, and avoiding crowds. Let's always #IngatPesanIbu (Remember Mother's Message) to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

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