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Space Jam Twilight Zone
Cut for COVID-19.
I think most people in my part of the world never anticipated how much they would be affected by the coronavirus outbreak that started last winter, myself included. Up until recently, I didn't feel unsafe.
Coworker responses have ranged from "this will all blow over in a few weeks" to "half of us are probably already infected." I'm definitely in between those two extremes. Somewhere.
I work in close proximity with positive cases. We lost one of them recently. They weren't much older than me.
I'll still be going in as usual. I'm required to check myself for symptoms every 12 hours. Visitors are no longer permitted, and the volunteers have been asked to stay home for now. There are temperature checks at all the entrances. If you present with a fever of over 100° or display any respiratory issues, you're not allowed in.
People here are spooked, if not outright scared. I'm doing my best to take precautions. I try to stay away from people. I don't take public transit anymore. It could be a lot worse. At least everyone I know seems to be taking the whole shelter in place thing pretty seriously. I just really don't want to fuck up at work.
I defaulted on all my fandom stuff (sorry recip, I was really excited to write for you). I hope that I'll be able to return to a state where I can appreciate the things that I found fun before, but right now, it's not happening. Bracing for whatever comes in the next few weeks.
I think most people in my part of the world never anticipated how much they would be affected by the coronavirus outbreak that started last winter, myself included. Up until recently, I didn't feel unsafe.
Coworker responses have ranged from "this will all blow over in a few weeks" to "half of us are probably already infected." I'm definitely in between those two extremes. Somewhere.
I work in close proximity with positive cases. We lost one of them recently. They weren't much older than me.
I'll still be going in as usual. I'm required to check myself for symptoms every 12 hours. Visitors are no longer permitted, and the volunteers have been asked to stay home for now. There are temperature checks at all the entrances. If you present with a fever of over 100° or display any respiratory issues, you're not allowed in.
People here are spooked, if not outright scared. I'm doing my best to take precautions. I try to stay away from people. I don't take public transit anymore. It could be a lot worse. At least everyone I know seems to be taking the whole shelter in place thing pretty seriously. I just really don't want to fuck up at work.
I defaulted on all my fandom stuff (sorry recip, I was really excited to write for you). I hope that I'll be able to return to a state where I can appreciate the things that I found fun before, but right now, it's not happening. Bracing for whatever comes in the next few weeks.
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I know the defaulting system is there for a reason and it's nothing anyone should feel bad about, but I'm still kinda :/ since fandom exchanges have become a unique source of joy that rl stuff just can't compare with, y'know? Though, tbh, there have been times where I think I may have done people wrong by not defaulting when I should have, so... >_> Hope I can get back into it when times are better. Things are changing so fast. Just today, my mind boggled at seeing my extremely task sharing-averse, about-to-retire, doesn't-really-give-af coworker diligently disinfecting our entire work area. And just...everyone kitted out in full protective gear and looking so worn out and scared...it really hit me once again that yeah, we're in uncharted territory, and it's time to buckle up. Supply shortages aside, I signed up for this and wouldn't want to be elsewhere, honestly. Working from home is its own set of challenges, as you know ofc, and I wouldn't be able to handle it well at all.
I know people say it all the time these days, but again, take care of yourself and stay safe! Wouldn't want you anywhere near this thing. It's horrible.