posted by QuakerOats
This sounds a little fishy, unless the company literally has zero cash or loan availability.
Sorry to hear, regardless.
They're getting a loan now, and they're trying to work with the investors to get things opened up. Some of it has to do with the extra hoops for banking with a CBD company, as most banks either won't do business with a CBD company still.
Speaking of this CBD stuff, can you pop hot on drug tests if you use some of those things, like for a massage oil for pain and such?
We do anywhere from 40-100% drug testing each month at work...
Havent checked my EFT cannabis funds...after a great middle of 2019 it had been tanking the last 6 months....
posted by O-TrapThe entire company, from the CEO down, is not getting paid apparently. This is ridiculous.
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieWhat is your line of work?
I'm in digital marketing, which has been mostly immune, but I work in the CBD niche, which is really new, so this market tailspin is throwing the whole space into uncertainty, and apparently, that's why the investors have everything shut down.
Well I'm sorry about your predicament. Lots of us are likely in the same boat - or will be. Not that this helps your situation except to know on a basic human level that you've got fellow travelers. God bless.
I just got my bonus from last year right before the major shutdowns started (schools, bars, etc).
I was going to use it to pay for our family's summer vacation to the caribbean, but now it is sitting in the savings in case things don't get better soon (economically) and I get furloughed.
Once we get through the woods, then I will make the vacation plans...hopefully just delays us from July to August.
posted by thavoiceSpeaking of this CBD stuff, can you pop hot on drug tests if you use some of those things, like for a massage oil for pain and such?
We do anywhere from 40-100% drug testing each month at work...
Havent checked my EFT cannabis funds...after a great middle of 2019 it had been tanking the last 6 months....
If it's used topically, I don't THINK so. In addition, whether it is full-spectrum or made from isolate matters as well.
For drug tests, isolate is the safe option.
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieWell I'm sorry about your predicament. Lots of us are likely in the same boat - or will be. Not that this helps your situation except to know on a basic human level that you've got fellow travelers. God bless.
It's all good, man. I appreciate it. Fortunately, my skill set translates niches pretty well, so I've got feelers out. May be liquidating a chunk of my savings in the meantime, but we'll figure it out.
It does help to know that we're not alone, though. Thank you.
Kind of wondering if the economic impact is going to cause people to lose patience with the business closings, quarantining, no sports, etc. sooner than later.
Just heard from a long-time business contact of mine that one of his cousins has it. He's in ICU. He's 40 and had no health problems prior.
Man, this stuff is just awful.
The good news is that there is a malaria drug that seems to work for this (I believe there was even a case study done) . The FDA just approved it for use.
posted by iclfan2The good news is that there is a malaria drug that seems to work for this (I believe there was even a case study done) . The FDA just approved it for use.
Holy shit, that would be huge. Where did you see that?
posted by iclfan2The good news is that there is a malaria drug that seems to work for this (I believe there was even a case study done) . The FDA just approved it for use.
May work. Emphasis on the word may.
It is important “not to provide false hope,” FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said at the White House’s daily press briefing on the coronavirus. But Trump has “asked us to be aggressive” and “break through exciting, life-saving treatment, and we’re doing that at the FDA,” Hahn said.
Still, would be welcome news.
posted by O-TrapHoly shit, that would be huge. Where did you see that?
Obviously not guaranteed, but promising.
There are a number of promising medications in the works with thousands of scientists working overtime to speed their delivery. A lot of people rising to the challenge.
Looks like things have not slowed in Italy. Saw where their deaths passed China. Also saw where NY has almost half of confirmed cases in US.
posted by majorsparkLooks like things have not slowed in Italy. Saw where their deaths passed China. Also saw where NY has almost half of confirmed cases in US.
Italy has passed China (assuming China's not messing with their numbers).
The state of New York has 4150 cases, the US has 11,350. So not quite half, but the "most" for sure.
posted by iclfan2The good news is that there is a malaria drug that seems to work for this (I believe there was even a case study done) . The FDA just approved it for use.
Which one?
I think I still have my Malarone and Doxy from when I was in Africa.
Malarone gave me some wicked vivid dreams whereas Doxy just gave me an upset stomach so I stopped taking them.
posted by majorsparkLooks like things have not slowed in Italy. Saw where their deaths passed China. Also saw where NY has almost half of confirmed cases in US.
Where all my company's investors are. No wonder they're acting so skittish.
Had a staff meeting this afternoon. Some hospitals are turning entire floors/wings into COVID units to limit staff exposure. But many of the hospitals in the region are really slow, and staff are actually being kept home due lack of inpatients. If anyone presents with symptoms, they’re making sure you’re not severely sick, testing, and sending you home.
posted by friendfromlowryIf anyone presents with symptoms, they’re making sure you’re not severely sick, testing, and sending you home.
That's how it should work - you can't waste a bed on someone who may not need it.
But I wonder if this malaria drug will change the game. Although it sounds like it will only be administered to the critically ill, to start. But, in theory, if it's effective then giving it to someone who tests positive might significantly reduce their severity AND severely limit the spread.
posted by gutThat's how it should work - you can't waste a bed on someone who may not need it.
But I wonder if this malaria drug will change the game. Although it sounds like it will only be administered to the critically ill, to start. But, in theory, if it's effective then giving it to someone who tests positive might significantly reduce their severity AND severely limit the spread.
I'll wait for the FDA approval before thinking it will change the game.
I've read conflicting articles about using a malaria drugs as treatment. I don't recall specifics, but they say it you could end up worse off.
What about this though? Nice if true!
