Coronavirus Covid-19 Is it Affecting You and How?

[farmerjan]

People who are afraid are easier to herd, and more willing to give up their liberty for "safety".

Amen to that.....

 

[Beekissed]

People who are afraid are easier to herd, and more willing to give up their liberty for "safety".

Exactly. Unfortunately, America is no longer the "home of the brave".

 

[farmerjan]

Exactly. Unfortunately, America is no longer the "home of the brave".

Sad but very true.

 

[luvmypets]

Truth be told Im scared. Not for myself, to be quite frank I dont care what happens to me. However I am worried that I could get my family sick. Working with livestock for these past few years has given me a very strong immune system. However my work still refuses to close even though we aren’t essential and pratically no one is coming in right now. Customers come in and say “im so glad you guys are still open everyone else is closed”...Yeah no **** go home you dont need to be going on a shopping spree in the middle of a damn pandemic. I saw a women in the store with a mask. All I think when I see customers is “Go home”. With my brother back from college, and my mom working from home I have the most exposure. All the PA stores have shut down but not NJ cause corporate has to be greedy and will keep us going till the state shuts us down. Two of my managers have self-quarantined for two weeks, what’s that supposed to tell us workers. All of us are scared and no one wants to come in. To me my 11$ an hour for five hours isnt worth my families health.

 

[Beekissed]

Truth be told Im scared. Not for myself, to be quite frank I dont care what happens to me. However I am worried that I could get my family sick. Working with livestock for these past few years has given me a very strong immune system. However my work still refuses to close even though we aren’t essential and pratically no one is coming in right now. Customers come in and say “im so glad you guys are still open everyone else is closed”...Yeah no **** go home you dont need to be going on a shopping spree in the middle of a damn pandemic. I saw a women in the store with a mask. All I think when I see customers is “Go home”. With my brother back from college, and my mom working from home I have the most exposure. All the PA stores have shut down but not NJ cause corporate has to be greedy and will keep us going till the state shuts us down. Two of my managers have self-quarantined for two weeks, what’s that supposed to tell us workers. All of us are scared and no one wants to come in. To me my 11$ an hour for five hours isnt worth my families health.

I'm wondering why you are still working if it's not worth it for you to be doing so....especially now?

When folks say they are glad you are open, it's likely due to be unprepared for something like this and really needing~or thinking they need~things at their house.....enough to risk going to a public place to get it.

This thing has all went down with an incredible speed.....last week we were hearing about a virus in China that MAY come to the states and this week we are in national lock down. Folks are going to try to go out and shop~some may not need to be doing so but are doing it out of fear, hoarding out of fear or greed, or plain ol' inconsideration for others~but many are just trying to provide things for their family. The woman with a mask was at least wearing a mask, to protect you~ or herself~ who knows?

You are providing a valuable service by helping people get the things they need....not everyone works at a grocery store and can get their hands on things when they need them.

 

[Mini Horses]

ARE PEOPLE LOSING THERE EVER LOVING MINDS?!
At some point someone needs to remind people there is no supply issue.

We are stocked up on everything but having lived most of my adult life in hurricane country, that becomes a habit.

Same here!

While working yesterday, the store mgr came & asked me if all was "ok" at home for me? I laughed -- thanks for asking! -- but, I'm way better off than most. Ya'll are out of TP, milk, eggs, bread, bleach, alcohol, peroxide, sanitizers.... I have plenty of all of that at home and a production line for more. Chickens, dairy goats, well stocked larder & meds cabinet. LOL I can make bread & have all I need to do it. I'm covered.

SO -- because stores are empty, I've sold eggs like crazy! 10 dz left with DD this morning to customers. Plus, because they are so good with taste, some new customers. At $2.50 dx they cost more than at WM but, much, much tastier.

Yeah, the "homesteaders" rule!

 

[Jesusfreak101]

So true mini homesteading does rule its awesome. Dh and I were talking about this morni.ng he learning to appreciate my madness lol. Since we been married i taken up gardening, farming, sewing, crotch, baking from scratch all self taught lol. My parents either didn't know how to or didn't have time to when i was a kid. My dad is a carpenter being the only girl I wasn't taught so that's my new goal i mended a rabbit nesting box with a drill the other day and for once was actually able to get the screws to go in straight. There never been a need for me to practice either my dh has done it or my dad. My brothers both learned but i didnt lol my dad spoiled me when i went with to work he would set up slip n slides done halleays in the federal builds he was working on lol. And my mom is well read in some areas but mostly she was either working or cleaning. Oh and I plan to can this year, need to get a few things first and also need to get things growing. But I been wanting to just Ha bent got there.

 

[Baymule]

Even on our tiny lot in the middle of town, just blocks from city hall at our old house, I had hens in the backyard and a garden. ANYBODY with a yard could do the same. I worked 10 hours a day, so don't offer the lame excuses about no time for a garden. folks have PLENTY of time now, but have you heard the media pushing any type of FEEDING YOURSELF programs? Aw hell no. They might get dirty, sweaty or sore muscles from actually doing something that is not merely plucking something pre-prepared off the shelf.

Rant over.

 

[Jesusfreak101]

Lol baymule your awesome. Lol

 

[Baymule]

Truth be told Im scared. Not for myself, to be quite frank I dont care what happens to me. However I am worried that I could get my family sick. Working with livestock for these past few years has given me a very strong immune system. However my work still refuses to close even though we aren’t essential and pratically no one is coming in right now. Customers come in and say “im so glad you guys are still open everyone else is closed”...Yeah no **** go home you dont need to be going on a shopping spree in the middle of a damn pandemic. I saw a women in the store with a mask. All I think when I see customers is “Go home”. With my brother back from college, and my mom working from home I have the most exposure. All the PA stores have shut down but not NJ cause corporate has to be greedy and will keep us going till the state shuts us down. Two of my managers have self-quarantined for two weeks, what’s that supposed to tell us workers. All of us are scared and no one wants to come in. To me my 11$ an hour for five hours isnt worth my families health.

Hang in there. You have all our love and support. Please keep us posted on how you and family are doing. We love you!