Back to work during this?? - Page 3

Mimi 1883 · ‎03-15-2010

@Shorty2U My husband is also working during this, and comes into contact with the general public. I do worry.

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AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

I can well understand your feelings of distress and worry because I feel anyone who is in your shoes would feel the same.

Is it possible for your husband to work remotely for the time being?

Another question --- if this is not possible, can he speak frankly to his superior stating his health issue and asking him if it would be possible for him to not come in for the present time and take a leave of some sort until the crisis has passed?

From your post, it sounds as if the company is making important medical products and I understand why they would want to contiue manufacturing them, but I feel that there would have to be allowances made for employees such as your husband, who is a long-time employee and has serious health issues.

Thank goodness my husband and I are no longer working, as we both have serious lung issues and other health issues and as it is, we are terrified to go anywhere or come in contact with anyone, so I ave such empathy for you and your husband!

I hope you will try to stay as calm as possible (not easy I know) because getting so upset and nervous will do your health no good at all.

Please let us know how this works out, will you? We are all concerned for you and your husband! Blessings to you both.

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lulu1 · ‎03-29-2011

@Shorty2U

I understand your anxiety but your husband takes excellent care of you. He needs to decide for himself, what he needs to do.

pitdakota · ‎03-16-2010

Awwww, @Shorty2U, I am so sorry and I can certainly tell by your post that you are really anxious, as many would be.

If your husband has to return to work, just be sure he is up to speed as to how this virus is most commonly transmitted. Then he needs to follow those protocols while working. Remind him of how to wash his hands in the restroom and to not even touch the water facuet handles after he washes his hands. Use a paper towel with dry hands to turn the water off and to open the door. Then quickly discard the paper towel in the appropriate place after he exits the restroom.

I can tell you what I am hearing from many of my nursing and medical friends out there that are working that have people living with them they are concerned about at home are doing. Basically, they are limiting their interaction with them at home.

That means sleeping in a totally different room, not eating at the same time with the family, and just trying to limit even physical contact while at home. They are also wiping down door knobs, light switches, refrigerator handles, cabinet hardware (kitchen & bathroom), TV remotes, etc. frequently when they are at home. Some are out of disinfectant wipes so they are using bleach solution with paper towels.

Good luck and I know it sounds so trivial, but try not to get too anxious. I know, much easier said than done. Maybe look at this as to be forewarned is to be forearmed; therefore the more you know and practice what you know to do, the better the chances for both of you to weather through this.

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GrailSeeker · ‎12-01-2012

I certainly understand your concern. My son works at a Walmart distribution center, loading trailers with Walmart stock from a conveyor belt, two to three 12 hour shifts a week. His job is considered essential.

He came home Saturday sneezing and blowing his nose. He has always had seasonal allergies that start and stop suddenly, but all that nose blowing really got me scared.

I know that a runny nose is not at the top of the symptoms list for coronavirus, but I have really had to educate him on infectious disease control, so maybe it was a good thing?

He's a millenenial and lives both here and at his dad's house. I have tried and tried and tried to make him aware of the possible repercussions of this, since his dad and I barely go out at all and could both be considered "high risk".

He says I "sound angry". I told him not to mistake being "serious" for "anger".

He has a lot of energy and already has had his college classes cancelled, his gym closed, his Army Reserve drill cancelled. Just so hard for him to stay home and take this seriously, even though we are under the governor's order to do just that.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Shorty2U wrote:
@tansy wrote:
Is he of retirement age, @Shorty2U?
No hes not I wish he could retire. (im older than him btw) I no longer work due to back issues. I told him dont worry about money we could live on unemployment and my savings from old job injury etc.if he would just say must he come back? Which I guess wouldnt be fair to others going back. Some appreicate it others are scared too and wont go!

@Shorty2U If your dh is offered the chance to return to work and he refused, he probably would not be eligible for Unemployment Insurance since he would have voluntarily quit the job. An investigation is done in such cases and the employer has a chance to protest the worker receiving benefits.

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shoekitty · ‎03-10-2010

@Shorty2U

Do what you think is best for you and yours...God we'll do the rest It's scary, but it is all you can do. We are all a little powerless at this time to anything except for ourselves

“sometimes you have to bite your upper lip and put sunglasses on”….Bob Dylan

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@Shorty2U wrote:
Am I wrong? My husband isn't getting my opinion.

My husbands job after our Governor closed it, sued and won over the weekend to RE open to half the workers they had before (which would be 4,000 people) because they make batteries for medical equipment and medical vehicles etc. etc. I am livid! NO money in the world is worth his and mine or anyones lives!

They called today and said work will start up, they will call back to tell him when.. I told him not to go. He said we have a mortgage etc. I used to work in a supermarket as a manager and sorry IF I still worked Id quit now!

My husband has asthma, I have health issues and had cancer, we will not survive this virus. I had him take me to the store tonight at closing so no one was there. I bought bleach and said he will change in our garage when he gets home even though he showers at work. And I said dont come near me.

I cant believe this is happening and I have no where to go, I'm not disturbing my kids lives, I don't know who's a carrier. im not going to get my grandkids sick If I am a carrier, If I had the money id go to a HOTEL and trust it more than living here! .

Also I cancelled my Dr appt today to have a phone appt because HIM and I were worried about this virus!

Guess hes not worried anymore. I know I sound crazed but I am. I just don't think any amount of money is worth lives. Period.

He says we have gloves there and sanitizer. Really? And you're also close to people and touching filthy equipment. One swipe of your face and you'll have the virus! Doctors are getting this virus and they have FULL gear on!

His employer and him are being selfish..all for money!. Am I wrong?

and PS he just had signed up for unemployment online Sunday. We could live on it if we have to. I know how to budget!

@Shorty2U I see your side and understand how you feel. With your health issues and his, it would be concerning. I do not have anything but compassion and understanding to give you. ❤️

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

@mimomof4 wrote:
Sorry but I have to agree with your husband on this one. The company supplies equipment for the medical industry which obviously needs those products now. My husband also works for a company who is deemed essential and must work.

We keep calling for more supplies to be available to our medical professionals, someone has to make them. If everyone who worked for those companies did not go to work, we would not have those supplies. Each one of us is no more important than our co-workers. Everyone wants to say we are all in this together but only if that means you can stay inside and let others make what is needed.

Right now, I feel for everyone who is out of work or will be out of work soon with no paycheck. I cried yesterday after the Governor of Michigan ordered more businesses to close. Too many people have no income right now and the government won't help them at all. Many of those businesses will NEVER open back up. Personally I want my bills paid.

@mimomof4, if they aren't essential, I agree with your governor. I know it's horrible for those laid off for an indefinite period of time, but the absolute priority is to save thousands and thousands of deaths. It's up to the government to do whatever it can to help those who have lost their income.

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iwrite · ‎01-11-2019

@Shorty2U

why not call all of the people back, and half work this week and the other half work next week? that would keep everyone employed and give people a break.

is the company providing the medical gear for employees?

i get being annoyed, because of existing health conditions. this is a choice that he has to make. you have given your input. if he is the only one working, having benefits is necessary, especially since we are on our own.

if he decides to go back, support him, make his lunch and cook over the top healthy meals. just don't stress him out because stress wreaks havoc on the immune system, and he needs a strong immune system. and remember, if needed, it's drink-thirty someplace, in the world <smile>

THINK POSITIVE! ! !