How has Covid-19 effected your job?

TunedOut · Mar 19, 2020 at 05:02 AM

One of the jobs I was looking forward to doing this year (grading student assessments) has be cancelled for 2020. How has Covid-19 effected your work hours? My sister (a teacher), is getting 2 weeks paid time off (wouldn't be surprised if it gets extended). Retailers are probably working extra hard while others are now unemployed....

quinx · Mar 19, 2020 at 05:52 AM

My whole town is pretty much employed by casinos and now we're all unemployed for the next month maybe longer... Pretty scary.

MrsA · Mar 19, 2020 at 06:15 AM

Well, it's stopped all my income. I am worried about money, but also really hoping this will give me a badly needed break from work. So far, it's been busy with too much to do. I just hope everyone stays calm and that the government doesn't let us down with appropriate aid.

And it might be a bit weird, but having had a lot of diasters in my life and often having to do without, I sort of enjoy the challenge of figuring out how to make things I need and cooking with the forgotten items in the back of my pantry. How are you all coping?

Mountaindewed · Mar 19, 2020 at 09:12 AM

I’m surprised my job hasn’t closed yet. Although it should be a matter of hours before I get a call. All the malls and most of the retail stores have closed in the area until April.

divine1966 · Mar 19, 2020 at 11:56 AM

I teach high school, we are closed until April 13th. After that it might be extended. Our governor closed all schools on 03/13. We are supposed to be paid. Not sure. We do some stuff online but it’s nothing of substance.

My husband is hospital RN though and he works and actually works extra now as people call off. He is in a supervisor position so he feels responsible. He is on a frontline of this insanity

I feel for people who have to work now. Hugs to all

divine1966 · Mar 19, 2020 at 11:59 AM

I had to add that I lived through a lot of bad situations of no food and no necessities and economy collapses and currency crushes and political regimes changes and no proper medical care available etc (not originally from the US) so I know how to go without and that doesn’t scare me. Getting sick is scary though

Discombobulated · Mar 19, 2020 at 12:23 PM

I am probably belonging to one of the few sectors thriving at the moment. Food retail and grocery. On the downside it is extra stressful dealing with anxious, often aggressive customers. Plus our workload has increased dramatically while the staffing hasn't. Nothing compared to the medical sector though, it must be incredibly tough for those people, plus risky for infection.

I am so sorry to all those struggling right now and hope things will settle sooner rather than later. I have never known anything like this.

divine1966 · Mar 19, 2020 at 10:28 PM

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I am probably belonging to one of the few sectors thriving at the moment. Food retail and grocery. On the downside it is extra stressful dealing with anxious, often aggressive customers. Plus our workload has increased dramatically while the staffing hasn't. Nothing compared to the medical sector though, it must be incredibly tough for those people, plus risky for infection.

I am so sorry to all those struggling right now and hope things will settle sooner rather than later. I have never known anything like this.

By me most stores are closed. Only grocery stores are open limited hours. All restaurants including fast food are closed. They do some carry out and drive through limited hours. Those grocery stores that are open aren’t busy becsyse people are afraid to shop and many necessities are not available

Discombobulated · Mar 20, 2020 at 07:53 AM

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By me most stores are closed. Only grocery stores are open limited hours. All restaurants including fast food are closed. They do some carry out and drive through limited hours. Those grocery stores that are open aren’t busy becsyse people are afraid to shop and many necessities are not available

Thanks and sorry to hear that. Over in UK grocery stores are all open, some 24 hour ones shutting at night for replenishment. Key items are missing here too though, production couldn't keep up with demand I guess. We are supposed to be practicing social distancing (2 metres apart) and food shopping deemed okay, but I am persuading my elderly parents to stay home as they are high risk, supermarkets are germy high traffic places, I wouldn't go there unless I had too. IMO many people here are not taking it seriously enough, I suspect some people have to be personally affected before they believe it.

I think what you are describing now is possibly where we will be in a week or so. I am on vacation now so out of it.

Stay safe everyone.

divine1966 · Mar 20, 2020 at 09:51 AM

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Thanks and sorry to hear that. Over in UK grocery stores are all open, some 24 hour ones shutting at night for replenishment. Key items are missing here too though, production couldn't keep up with demand I guess. We are supposed to be practicing social distancing (2 metres apart) and food shopping deemed okay, but I am persuading my elderly parents to stay home as they are high risk, supermarkets are germy high traffic places, I wouldn't go there unless I had too. IMO many people here are not taking it seriously enough, I suspect some people have to be personally affected before they believe it.

I think what you are describing now is possibly where we will be in a week or so. I am on vacation now so out of it.

Stay safe everyone.

Schools are closing in U.K. and that’s how it started here too. Schools first then other stuff

Discombobulated · Mar 20, 2020 at 12:17 PM

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Schools are closing in U.K. and that’s how it started here too. Schools first then other stuff

I suspect we will be told pubs, cafes and restaurants to close soon. Also went into a general dealers today and the assistant suspects they will close. This is freaking me out as it means we will be one of the few businesses open to customers. What will be will be. I am just hoping customers will be a bit more realistic and less aggressive than they have been in their attitudes to staff. We have been doing our level best.

seesaw · Mar 19, 2020 at 02:26 PM

Yeah, my work is actually somewhat increasing, and I was kind of hoping for a little break, since I never really get time off anyhow.

I'm definitely stressed out and dealing with anxiety due to this, and it's feeding my panic disorder, GAD, and PTSD, so I'm also adjusting my schedule to give me time to rest, so I'm spreading some of my work hours to weekends right now to give me something to be responsible for on weekends and also take the pressure off of trying to stay focused for so long. Normally that's not a huge issue for me, but it strangely is right now.

Mar 19, 2020 at 05:14 PM

I am working from home most of the week. Next week I got shifted to emergency so I will have to go in the whole week but the good news is that I get free parking right next door and can drive in. Talk about luxury.

I went in today and it was dead. Like 2 people in the building.

Mountaindewed · Mar 19, 2020 at 05:33 PM

I got a call from my manager this afternoon saying the store was closed until April 2nd and that I would be being paid. So I’m looking at the bright side and seeing it as getting paid to watch Hulu.

Aviza · Mar 25, 2020 at 07:51 AM

My job has continued but it's only a matter of time. She's a chiropractor and I no longer assist with patients and just do billing, scheduling, cleaning, and projects.

I'm so happy she's still open. It gives me a sense of normalcy. She has lavendar aroma therapy scents and an air purifier. People thank her for staying open.

The staff practices social distancing. We wash our hands and disinfects everything,pens, doorknobs, counters, everything.

Molinit · Mar 25, 2020 at 10:44 AM

Hotel industry. Being laid off at least until end of May.

divine1966 · Mar 25, 2020 at 06:03 PM

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Hotel industry. Being laid off at least until end of May.

I Hope you can get on unemployment quickly . So sorry

lyndas · Jul 13, 2020 at 08:41 PM

well, I just work at home and trying to enjoy it.

Sara C · Mar 19, 2020 at 06:36 PM

today i broke down and cried because my job position as office clerk is not clear yet as it seems to be mostly physically related tasks. my traveling to work place has made my extra nervousness where i have to use public transportation. boss has delayed and when i ask when will my time come and now i had my boss do some stupid researching herself on what i can and cannot do via telework. i really don't like to travel.

ARaven0137 · Mar 19, 2020 at 08:52 PM

It's just starting to hit me. The gym and the rec center are closed. Other than flying I'm told to stay out of the facility. I thought that the apocalypse was truly upon us when I couldn't sit in Starbucks any longer.

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TunedOut Grand Poohbah Member Since May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,523 4 6,984 hugs given	Mar 19, 2020 at 05:02 AM #1 One of the jobs I was looking forward to doing this year (grading student assessments) has be cancelled for 2020. How has Covid-19 effected your work hours? My sister (a teacher), is getting 2 weeks paid time off (wouldn't be surprised if it gets extended). Retailers are probably working extra hard while others are now unemployed....
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quinx New Member Member Since Mar 2020 Location: Wendover Posts: 5 4 10 hugs given	Mar 19, 2020 at 05:52 AM #2 My whole town is pretty much employed by casinos and now we're all unemployed for the next month maybe longer... Pretty scary.
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Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,408 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,854 hugs given	Mar 19, 2020 at 09:12 AM #4 I’m surprised my job hasn’t closed yet. Although it should be a matter of hours before I get a call. All the malls and most of the retail stores have closed in the area until April. __________________ Ridin' with Biden
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divine1966 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Dec 2014 Location: US Posts: 22,452 (SuperPoster!) 9 1,279 hugs given	Mar 19, 2020 at 11:59 AM #6 I had to add that I lived through a lot of bad situations of no food and no necessities and economy collapses and currency crushes and political regimes changes and no proper medical care available etc (not originally from the US) so I know how to go without and that doesn’t scare me. Getting sick is scary though
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Anonymous45521 Guest Posts: n/a	Mar 19, 2020 at 05:14 PM #13 I am working from home most of the week. Next week I got shifted to emergency so I will have to go in the whole week but the good news is that I get free parking right next door and can drive in. Talk about luxury. I went in today and it was dead. Like 2 people in the building.
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Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,408 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,854 hugs given	Mar 19, 2020 at 05:33 PM #14 I got a call from my manager this afternoon saying the store was closed until April 2nd and that I would be being paid. So I’m looking at the bright side and seeing it as getting paid to watch Hulu. __________________ Ridin' with Biden
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Molinit Grand Member Member Since Nov 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 846 8 86 hugs given	Mar 25, 2020 at 10:44 AM #16 Hotel industry. Being laid off at least until end of May.
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lyndas New Member Member Since Jul 2020 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2 3	Jul 13, 2020 at 08:41 PM #18 well, I just work at home and trying to enjoy it.
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ARaven0137 Veteran Member Member Since Feb 2020 Location: US Posts: 621 4 359 hugs given	Mar 19, 2020 at 08:52 PM #20 It's just starting to hit me. The gym and the rec center are closed. Other than flying I'm told to stay out of the facility. I thought that the apocalypse was truly upon us when I couldn't sit in Starbucks any longer.
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