Would you take this job?
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wrote on 21 Apr 2020, 23:44 last edited by
Wanted to let you all know that I was offered a paid position at the local COVID alternate care facility. I'd be doing support staff tasks and wouldn't have much patient contact. I'd get PPE, meals, and lodging. It's 2-3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, and I'd stay at their lodging to avoid exposing my boyfriend. It's a two week commitment, maybe more if needed.
My boyfriend is on board, my employer gave me the ok, and my doctor said my risk of complications (if I get it) is low. Just wanted a couple of opinions before I formally agree. I'd start 5/1.
I lost half my job's income to this virus so far and don't feel like I'm being useful to the community right now. But if you think this is reckless or foolish, I'd want you to tell me before I do it. -
wrote on 21 Apr 2020, 23:48 last edited by
I wouldn’t, but I wouldn’t counsel someone else not to if they’re young and not high risk.
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wrote on 21 Apr 2020, 23:49 last edited by
Personally i have zero fear of getting this virus, so, I suppose I would, assuming it's a good opportunity otherwise.
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wrote on 21 Apr 2020, 23:51 last edited by
Better hope plenty of people are willing to take that job.
Needing the money is a really good reason.
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wrote on 22 Apr 2020, 01:48 last edited by
I'd have to be...
A. Young and in very good health.
B. Exposure risk would have to be very low.
C. I'd have to need the money very badly.Look, it's a difference if somebody is a white coat and currently working. You ride for the brand and you take what comes, in order to care for your patients. And yes, there are some guys that will get sick. Some will die.
You know that, when you start those types of careers. Or better yet, callings.
But if you're not a soldier, I'm not too sure about riding to the sound of the guns.
(How's that for a semi-answer,complete with over-used sayings?)
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wrote on 22 Apr 2020, 02:07 last edited by
Definitely style points for the sayings.
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I'd have to be...
A. Young and in very good health.
B. Exposure risk would have to be very low.
C. I'd have to need the money very badly.Look, it's a difference if somebody is a white coat and currently working. You ride for the brand and you take what comes, in order to care for your patients. And yes, there are some guys that will get sick. Some will die.
You know that, when you start those types of careers. Or better yet, callings.
But if you're not a soldier, I'm not too sure about riding to the sound of the guns.
(How's that for a semi-answer,complete with over-used sayings?)
wrote on 22 Apr 2020, 03:06 last edited by@Jolly said in Would you take this job?:
I'd have to be...
A. Young and in very good health.
B. Exposure risk would have to be very low.
C. I'd have to need the money very badly.Look, it's a difference if somebody is a white coat and currently working. You ride for the brand and you take what comes, in order to care for your patients. And yes, there are some guys that will get sick. Some will die.
You know that, when you start those types of careers. Or better yet, callings.
But if you're not a soldier, I'm not too sure about riding to the sound of the guns.
(How's that for a semi-answer,complete with over-used sayings?)
Got to know when to hold 'em...?
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wrote on 22 Apr 2020, 03:43 last edited by
If the benefits are good, sure.
I'd take the job,
then call in sick.