I am grateful to still be working...but...

[sandyut]

First and foremost, I am grateful i still have a job and health benefits. but the s**t has started...pay cuts. I will re-frame from all the ranting that is building up inside me..but there is a lot right now. I will try to care a little less and roll with this. I know many people have it much worse than me. Just didnt really expect it.

We were supposed to take HUGE vaca in a month too...start canceling that last weekend. super bummed, but no way it was going to work out, and now this just iced the cake.

But its going to help my drinking problem one little bit ;) bahahaha.

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

That sucks man sorry to hear that. Keep your head up and have a beer or 12!

 

[sawhorseray]

Bummer Sandy, hang in there and stay cool. TGFL. (Thank God For Liquor). RAY

 

[TNJAKE]

Sorry to hear. When you start running low on booze money let us know. I'm sure we could get some to ya!

 

[Brokenhandle]

That sucks! But keep your head up and then tilt it back, empties cans out nicely. Best wishes for you

Ryan

 

[fivetricks]

Know what you mean. I'm also super grateful to be working right now, but the combination of exposure and reduced pay really makes you wonder whether you're doing the right thing doesn't it?

 

[bacon_crazy510]

First and foremost, I am grateful i still have a job and health benefits. but the s**t has started...pay cuts. I will re-frame from all the ranting that is building up inside me..but there is a lot right now. I will try to care a little less and roll with this. I know many people have it much worse than me. Just didnt really expect it.

We were supposed to take HUGE vaca in a month too...start canceling that last weekend. super bummed, but no way it was going to work out, and now this just iced the cake.

But its going to help my drinking problem one little bit ;) bahahaha.

I'm in the same boat my friend. My company started country wide "furloughs" 2 weeks ago, and has now started layoffs. I run my operation, and have been micromanaging the expenses from the start, and although I've had to cut peoples overtime, I run a lean enough machine that we are still in the black, so the cuts have bypassed my operation.

I had a trip planned to go to Croatia starting next Friday - the entire EU is now on lockdown. You know what? I don't care. AirBNB refunded all of our rentals, minus the "booking fees" that they will credit toward future rentals. The airline (Luftansa) has credited me the entire value of our tickets toward future travel.

But it still kind of sucks - we've been planning this trip (and paid for it) months ago.

That said: I appreciate that I am still healthy, employed, and all of my loved ones remain safe. This is a blip that only happens once every 3 generations. One day we'll reflect on this. But for now, I am thankful that my biggest obstacle has been finding toilet paper.

Sorry for the longwinded response. While sheltering in place I sample Bourbon, and I sample it often. I have to find my favorite... (I'm still searching!)

 

[ofelles]

I keep hearing that people are afraid they will come out of this FAT and ALCOHOLIC
I fit that description before it started!

 

[jmusser]

A 93-year-old woman got a massive Coors Light delivery after a viral plea for more beer | CNN

Singing the folk song "99 Bottles of Beer" might be how some people are passing the time during the coronavirus pandemic.

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We will keep an eye for you! Stay safe everyone. Nothing lasts forever.

 

[sawhorseray]

I keep hearing that people are afraid they will come out of this FAT and ALCOHOLIC
I fit that description before it started!

That's odd, me too! Must be something that going around. RAY

 

[Fueling Around]

Thing that jerks my chain is the government bonus checks going out to the low lifes already on 100% benefits.

So far nothing has changed with wife and me.
So happy we got our winter travels completed before the panic

 

[ososmokeshack]

Thing that jerks my chain is the government bonus checks going out to the low lifes already on 100% benefits.

So far nothing has changed with wife and me.
So happy we got our winter travels completed before the panic

The checks in general. People still full time working shouldn’t need one. What did they do to pay bills before this started? And if $1,200 makes or breaks you, you probably had bigger issues before.

 

[RiversideSm0ker]

I’m so sorry that you and so many others are suffering financial hardships because of this damn disease. I’m very fortunate to have a job that is not in jeopardy in any way. Whenever I feel that I am overwhelmed at work thinking about folks who have lost their jobs keeps me trying my best. People deserve that much from me. God bless you all.
G

 

[negolien]

Grateful to be working too but honestly we're getting swamped in the Security field. Had several violent incidents since this stuff started. Crime isn't going anywhere sadly. Not to mention every homeless person I gottz deal with is like a Corona crap shoot. We're all breathing though so /shrug. Bring on another day..

 

[Steve H]

The checks in general. People still full time working shouldn’t need one. What did they do to pay bills before this started?

I am working still. I'm essential as being in a food and beverage industry and skilled trade. You don't think essentials shouldn't be thrown a bone for going out in this shit instead of staying home collecting, and, in allot of cases, more then they did while working? The extra money will come in handy because one of my kids lost his job. And another is down to one income because his wife is out of work. And they have 3 kids. I'm splitting up the check. And giving it to them. That is why these checks are important.
Also, good friend of mine has Covid19 because he is essential. And there are 3 more cases of it where I work.

 

[greatfx1959]

my work is owned by a major corporation, we have daily exposure, they have cut our hours, but hey they gave us a t shirt to thank us. they rake in billions per year, (not an exaggeration at all), and you get thanked with a t shirt.............that was degrading

 

[fivetricks]

Wow. That's insulting

 

[gmc2003]

my work is owned by a major corporation, we have daily exposure, they have cut our hours, but hey they gave us a t shirt to thank us. they rake in billions per year, (not an exaggeration at all), and you get thanked with a t shirt.............that was degrading

Was it at least a name brand t shirt?

Chris

 

[ososmokeshack]

I am working still. I'm essential as being in a food and beverage industry and skilled trade. You don't think essentials shouldn't be thrown a bone for going out in this shit instead of staying home collecting, and, in allot of cases, more then they did while working? The extra money will come in handy because one of my kids lost his job. And another is down to one income because his wife is out of work. And they have 3 kids. I'm splitting up the check. And giving it to them. That is why these checks are important.
Also, good friend of mine has Covid19 because he is essential. And there are 3 more cases of it where I work.

I don't think essential people should, no. I am essential and have been at work everyday since this crap started. And as you said in your post, you don't need the stimulus, your kids need it. They should have just sent these things to people who need it and people who lost their jobs. I'm not totally against the stimulus, I'm against it going to the wrong people. Hell I got a tiny bit of money from it yesterday and I honestly don't even want it. I don't need it.

I might be the only person who doesn't want "free" money, but when people are getting it who don't need it, me, something is wrong with the system. Just my opinion.

 

[sandyut]

I cant say enough thank yous! I just love the camaraderie here! Its a bright spot at a rough time for sure.

The vaca we booked last august and paid about 50% down. so far I have managed about half that being refunded. a couple operations are holding out, but I dont see them doing so for long. Its sad - my wife was very excited to go (I had already been) and it would have a two week island trip...

we are testing for the virus were I work. we have all been working long days and weekends. So the pay cut is because the company as a whole is not doing so good, while we are busy. thats the kick in the junk.

Funny thing - they got us shirts too. I didnt order one. Work shwag is not my thing. I was a company man - now i am just a bit jaded waiting to pull the plug and retire... I will be doubly disturbed of this s**t derails that plan. its SOOO close its hard to drive in some days.