A little back ground. I have been home since March of 2020. I rarely go out and I like it that way. But in the months of corona, I have gotten medical procedures and gone shopping, and managed not to get the rona. (I have been checked by antibody tests and t cell tests) It is my theory that you need to be under the same roof with it for 3+ hours.

So when everyone started getting vaccinated I said... well let's just see how this pans out. I figured returning to work would be the end date and I would get vaccinated. But while I was home, alone, there was little point. Plus if you don't need the vaccine is just prudent to see if problems arise with it. Also, and I was vindicated on this, I felt it was dumb vaccinating people during the spring when, covid cases were low. It seemed much smarter to get it during the virus season.. here that is the fall and winter. So you could have the greatest protection at the most dangerous time. I have to go into work for a 2 week period in October so I figured that would be the end date.

Eventually though my company put into place a policy mandating it.

The policy was confusing and kept changing. The first policy that came out said we could be tested 2x per week. I went out and purchased at home covid tests. That was a waste of money.

Then the second policy came out and said that we would not be able to test. BTW we are all sitting at home.

In the end, I saw the writing on the wall and decided to get vaccinated. But I didn't tell my employer so I was still on the unvaccinated list.

So I was on the other end of a NASTY e-mail that came out. Informing us that we had 1 day, ONE, to get tested. And, not only did we need to provide clean results on Monday but, they would not pay for the tests. And they would not accept home tests.

NO NOTICE AT ALL

One of my co workers was crying about it... I gave her a call. I feel for her. She was caught completely off guard. She was being reasonable and waiting for direction from them. She scheduled a physical with her doctor to make sure she was an ok candidate for the vaccine but of course she had to wait 4 months for it... and now she was being forced like this.

Not to mention that they seem to be forcing an employment action by not giving her sufficient time.

It is just the bullying nature of it. To know that your fellow employees and employer (BTW who are supposed to be compassionate) are teaming up against you because they can.. not because there is any need, is just horrible. Also to know that, in part, they phrased their words due to "who was on the unvaccinated list" is even more damning.

I don't work for a for profit institution but they are supposed to be compassionate and protect the rights of the individual. They are supposed to be fair and hear both sides... but, they don't care about my side.. they don't care about reality... ok that was bad enough but to have them come after certain people.... in such a horrible and predatory way...

Very much upset me and has me seriously considering leaving.

I snapped at one of my bosses last week and the truth is, I just can't stand him anymore. I can't stand the place... and there will be more angry snaps.

But on the other hand I tend to get the most angry about protecting other people and put other people before myself. So my friend there objectively is being a bit stupid. She is worried about the vaccine imho or kind of stupid reasons. When i saw the second policy I knew it was just a matter of time and went out and got vaccinated... but she continues to persist that she is going to write a letter explaining her feelings. I warned her not to.. I said they obviously don't care... but..

I have done a great amount of research on the vaccines and how to insure you don't have a bad reaction (and I didn't) I only hope that she listens to that and is comforted.

Just to know that as an employee they can do whatever they want with you.. like a modern day slave... disgusts me.