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Would you take this job?

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  • George KG Offline
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    George K
    wrote on last edited by
    #1

    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.

    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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    • jon-nycJ Offline
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      jon-nyc
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      I wouldn’t, but I wouldn’t counsel someone else not to if they’re young and not high risk.

      Only non-witches get due process.

      • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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      • HoraceH Offline
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        Horace
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        #3

        Personally i have zero fear of getting this virus, so, I suppose I would, assuming it's a good opportunity otherwise.

        Education is extremely important.

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        • L Offline
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          Loki
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          #4

          Better hope plenty of people are willing to take that job.

          Needing the money is a really good reason.

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          • JollyJ Offline
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            Jolly
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            #5

            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?)

            “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

            Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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            • jon-nycJ Offline
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              jon-nyc
              wrote on last edited by
              #6

              Definitely style points for the sayings.

              Only non-witches get due process.

              • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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              • JollyJ Jolly

                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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                Aqua Letifer
                wrote on last edited by
                #7

                @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...? 😁

                Please love yourself.

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                • RainmanR Offline
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                  Rainman
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #8

                  If the benefits are good, sure.

                  I'd take the job,
                  then call in sick.

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