Covid-19 discussion, continued...

Couple updates/answers. 
 

1. They told her day 6 (today) would be the worst body soreness wise and they were right. She said she woke up today feeling like she got hit by a truck. They told her it would all be better days from here though, probably over in just a couple days. 
 

2. No Lysol, because we aren’t morons. 
 

3. With regards to empathy. Not gonna lie, I have done everything for her like I should and I honestly do feel bad for her. But my empathy disappears when she gets grouchy/snippy/mean with me. In my brain I know it’s because she feels like crap, but just being honest, I have a hard time “showing grace” when she is grouchy. I still do the actual work, or get what she wants, and I bite my tongue and just go back to the living room. 
 

4. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Everything will be better in a few days I am sure of it. 

posted by jmog

 

3. With regards to empathy. Not gonna lie, I have done everything for her like I should and I honestly do feel bad for her. But my empathy disappears when she gets grouchy/snippy/mean with me. In my brain I know it’s because she feels like crap, but just being honest, I have a hard time “showing grace” when she is grouchy. I still do the actual work, or get what she wants, and I bite my tongue and just go back to the living room. 

 

 

From what you have previously posted about your lack of empathy, you are doing a very good job!  Keep up the good work and best wishes to you and your family. 

posted by jmog

Couple updates/answers. 
 

1. They told her day 6 (today) would be the worst body soreness wise and they were right. She said she woke up today feeling like she got hit by a truck. They told her it would all be better days from here though, probably over in just a couple days. 
 

2. No Lysol, because we aren’t morons. 
 

3. With regards to empathy. Not gonna lie, I have done everything for her like I should and I honestly do feel bad for her. But my empathy disappears when she gets grouchy/snippy/mean with me. In my brain I know it’s because she feels like crap, but just being honest, I have a hard time “showing grace” when she is grouchy. I still do the actual work, or get what she wants, and I bite my tongue and just go back to the living room. 
 

4. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Everything will be better in a few days I am sure of it. 

Dang man.  Continued thoughts and prayers. I do hope all is well in a dew days. 

posted by jmog

Couple updates/answers. 
 

1. They told her day 6 (today) would be the worst body soreness wise and they were right. She said she woke up today feeling like she got hit by a truck. They told her it would all be better days from here though, probably over in just a couple days. 
 

2. No Lysol, because we aren’t morons. 
 

3. With regards to empathy. Not gonna lie, I have done everything for her like I should and I honestly do feel bad for her. But my empathy disappears when she gets grouchy/snippy/mean with me. In my brain I know it’s because she feels like crap, but just being honest, I have a hard time “showing grace” when she is grouchy. I still do the actual work, or get what she wants, and I bite my tongue and just go back to the living room. 
 

4. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Everything will be better in a few days I am sure of it. 

Your ‘grace chest’ will be overflowing and you will be looked upon with favor by The Lord.

A test for all settings: “Dr. Stephen Hahn, the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, on Wednesday said the agency’s newly authorized at-home coronavirus test is ‘as accurate as having it performed in the doctor’s office.’”

How to get it: “To receive the test, Hahn said those experiencing symptoms will be required to complete an online questionnaire. That survey will then be reviewed by a licensed physician, and, if ‘appropriate and consistent with the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidelines, a package will be sent overnight with a swab and a tube.’”

360 today

What is the point in offering the test only to people who have symptoms?  The virus appears to be primarily spread by the 80% of people who are never symptomatic.  I don't understand what testing really accomplishes, other than perhaps diagnosing someone a few days before they might otherwise be checking into the hospital.

posted by gut

What is the point in offering the test only to people who have symptoms?  The virus appears to be primarily spread by the 80% of people who are never symptomatic.  I don't understand what testing really accomplishes, other than perhaps diagnosing someone a few days before they might otherwise be checking into the hospital.

This.  Just fucking test everyone.

They aren't testing everyone because there aren't enough tests for everyone. 

they're probably already incredibly burdened by an annoying amount of people who get a simple runny nose and want tested. 

posted by MontyBrunswick

They aren't testing everyone because there aren't enough tests for everyone.

I get that.  But my question is why even bother when there are already several hundred thousand active cases, that we know of, and most likely millions more?  I suppose identifying 10% is better than none.  Just seems pointless when for every person who tests positive, there are 20 people walking around spreading this that aren't allowed to get a test because they have no symptoms.

And let's assume we do start doing contact tracing.  Then what?  "You might have been exposed to someone who had the virus.....if you start showing symptoms, please come in for a test....otherwise self-quarantine for a month in case you have it".

Any of you working from home potentially going back in soon with these new guidelines? 

posted by MontyBrunswick

They aren't testing everyone because there aren't enough tests for everyone. 

No shit

posted by friendfromlowry

Any of you working from home potentially going back in soon with these new guidelines? 

Not anytime soon. My office is officially closed until May 15. I expect that to get extended into June. I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t go back until July. 

posted by ernest_t_bass

No shit

I guess you were being sarcastic. It's tough to tell with you because you're a moron.

posted by Automatik

Not anytime soon. My office is officially closed until May 15. I expect that to get extended into June. I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t go back until July. 

Same. Was told it would likely be another 3-4 weeks but my company also plans on erring on the side of caution.

posted by Automatik

Not anytime soon. My office is officially closed until May 15. I expect that to get extended into June. I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t go back until July. 

If work is successfully being done remotely, why the hell rush it?  How many actual hours do you think you're putting in from home vs. office?

Still going into the office. It's obsolete though. Nothing to really do (I'm a soccer coach). I can't stay home though, never was released to work from home. Sucks, but I do get to do some work with some other things I do. At least I'm still getting paid and getting benefits.

posted by friendfromlowry

Any of you working from home potentially going back in soon with these new guidelines? 

Nah. We're hearing it won't be a surprise if we're still remote into the fall.

posted by justincredible

Nah. We're hearing it won't be a surprise if we're still remote into the fall.

Damn!  The part I'm most interested to see is when the restrictions are lax, and the weather is nice, and how that relates to hours worked. Especially in relation to the quality of work. Will employers GAF about the hours or the job?  When we punch the clock at the office, it seems like it is both, with the hours being arbitrary.  With remote work, with employers really GAF?

posted by friendfromlowry

Any of you working from home potentially going back in soon with these new guidelines? 

Our work wants everyone, that can, to be in the office on May 4th. We have about 50 employees and are a tourism industry partner.