Denada's Struggle to Find a Living During the Pandemic, Turns Out She Once Changed Professions - Fighting for Her Child with Cancer

Kapanlagi.com - The Covid-19 pandemic has indeed had a negative impact on many people's lives, including the economy. The economic condition has been affected for some individuals, making it a difficult time.

One of Indonesia's celebrities who was temporarily staying in Singapore during the Covid-19 pandemic experienced the same situation. Denada Tambunan had to be there for her child's treatment, as he was diagnosed with blood cancer at a young age.

Denada really had to think outside the box to earn a living. She temporarily switched professions in Singapore. This mother's struggle is truly heartwarming, KLovers.

1. Denada Once Changed Professions because Couldn't Take Jobs in Indonesia

Denada's Struggle to Find Income During the Pandemic / Credit Photo: KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

When met in the Fatmawati area, South Jakarta, Denada revealed how she dealt with the situation amidst the pandemic. Moreover, she admitted that during that time Denada didn't take any jobs in Indonesia due to limited conditions.

"When I was in Singapore during the pandemic, I couldn't go back to Indonesia, couldn't work, couldn't sing because my job required me to be there physically," said Denada.

The situation felt even more difficult as Denada also had to take care of her only daughter, Aisha, who was undergoing treatment for blood cancer. Therefore, Denada finally made a decision regarding her profession, which was to become a Zumba instructor.

2. Denada Becomes a Zumba Instructor to Increase Income

Denada's Struggle to Find a Living During the Pandemic / Credit Photo: KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Denada became a Zumba instructor to increase her sources of income. "But I couldn't do it because I had to take care of Aisyah. One of my additional sources of income at that time was teaching Zumba," she said.

"I teach Zumba for children, specifically for children, and every Sunday I do Zumba, that's what I do every Sunday," she continued.

However, Denada mentioned that the income from being a Zumba instructor couldn't fully cover her and Aisha's needs. However, she actually gained something else that was very beneficial for her life at that time.

"Can it cover all my expenses in Singapore? Of course not. What I gained was mental health. From there, I had something that I waited for and looked forward to," Denada concluded.

(kpl/irf/slm)