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Post by SharksFan99 on Jun 25, 2020 13:00:35 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 4:28:20 GMT 10
I never pictured myself saying this, but i'm actually starting to miss the lockdown (even though it didn't affect me personally). There was noticeably less traffic on the road, less light pollution and in a twisted sort of way, the pandemic has all in all been one huge novelty. Obviously its sad that many people have lost their lives from this, but if i'm being honest, the pandemic hasn't been without its positives as well. It has been interesting seeing how television shows have adapted to the social-distancing laws. The Ellen Show has been so much more enjoyable than it ever had been in the past due to the lack of screaming women.  My job was much more laid-back because there was less people dropping their kids off to school and I could always get a parking spot right at the front of the gate. I know things have to return to normal at some point, but the 'old' normal wasn't that great to begin with. Good for you. The lockdown was nothing but a source of stress, anxiety and social depravation to me. By far one of the most miserable moments of my life. Back on lockdown here in the US and will probably stay that way until at least mid 2021 once a vaccine has been distributed. I haven't had any social interaction in person since March. The misery feels like it will never end. Many are predicting a 10-15 year economic depression following COVID. At this point it's probably inevitable, at least for the US.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 8:29:18 GMT 10
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Post by karlpalaka on Jun 28, 2020 5:43:33 GMT 10
I never pictured myself saying this, but i'm actually starting to miss the lockdown (even though it didn't affect me personally). There was noticeably less traffic on the road, less light pollution and in a twisted sort of way, the pandemic has all in all been one huge novelty. Obviously its sad that many people have lost their lives from this, but if i'm being honest, the pandemic hasn't been without its positives as well. It has been interesting seeing how television shows have adapted to the social-distancing laws. The Ellen Show has been so much more enjoyable than it ever had been in the past due to the lack of screaming women. My job was much more laid-back because there was less people dropping their kids off to school and I could always get a parking spot right at the front of the gate. I know things have to return to normal at some point, but the 'old' normal wasn't that great to begin with. At least the lockdown ended for you. Fifteen weeks already, and the lockdown has not even ended where I live. Yeah, just wait till you enter a second lockdown. You will wish you never said you missed the lockdown. Also, traffic is not less on the roads. I have been driving a lot, and traffic and pedestrians are high. However, with indoor dining, movie theaters, and gyms still being closed, this really bugs me. I am fine with air travelling being super low right now until the vaccine arrives, mainly cause I am not allowed to take time off for air travelling at the moment despite I really need to air travel somewhere to get my mind off the stress I am enduring. Yeah, be grateful at least you are not in a lockdown. I would do anything for my county to open. Of course, I support air travelling to be low at the moment until the vaccine arrives since it wont be safe for tourists to enter our places.
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Post by karlpalaka on Jun 28, 2020 5:45:35 GMT 10
I never pictured myself saying this, but i'm actually starting to miss the lockdown (even though it didn't affect me personally). There was noticeably less traffic on the road, less light pollution and in a twisted sort of way, the pandemic has all in all been one huge novelty. Obviously its sad that many people have lost their lives from this, but if i'm being honest, the pandemic hasn't been without its positives as well. It has been interesting seeing how television shows have adapted to the social-distancing laws. The Ellen Show has been so much more enjoyable than it ever had been in the past due to the lack of screaming women. My job was much more laid-back because there was less people dropping their kids off to school and I could always get a parking spot right at the front of the gate. I know things have to return to normal at some point, but the 'old' normal wasn't that great to begin with. Yes, the rhythm of work felt much healthier, and honestly I'm wondering if that may have some long-term effects as workers become unhappy with returning to their physical workspaces. Also, there is a second wave coming and I wouldn't be surprised to see WFH becoming the norm in most white-collar industries at least. Granted working with a child at home can be a bit of a challenge, but I have also really welcomed the quality time with my daughter and I know she's been happier with her dad being home during the day. No. WFH should not be a norm. Unless, I end up working a job for a company that is remote, WFH should not be a norm. You are lucky at least the lockdown ended for you. It would be heaven if my county can enter Stage 3 of reopening.
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Post by Qwerty on Jun 28, 2020 19:11:23 GMT 10
It's getting a little concerning now in Victoria (Australia), 49 new cases today. Still nowhere near as bad as countries such as the US, but the case increases were only in the single digits a couple of weeks ago.
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Post by SharksFan99 on Jul 1, 2020 5:11:31 GMT 10
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Post by karlpalaka on Jul 1, 2020 11:25:58 GMT 10
Honestly, I am not sure if this pandemic will ever end. People were actually very overconfident during mid May-mid June, but then, now, things are taking a bad turn. The worst part of this pandemic is how it is affecting the job market making it even harder for people to have jobs as now fewer roles and more applicants.
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Post by karlpalaka on Jul 1, 2020 11:27:22 GMT 10
I dont even get how California is behind on reopening compared to the East Coast if the East Coast is having more cases now.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2020 12:34:58 GMT 10
Yes, the rhythm of work felt much healthier, and honestly I'm wondering if that may have some long-term effects as workers become unhappy with returning to their physical workspaces. Also, there is a second wave coming and I wouldn't be surprised to see WFH becoming the norm in most white-collar industries at least. Granted working with a child at home can be a bit of a challenge, but I have also really welcomed the quality time with my daughter and I know she's been happier with her dad being home during the day. No. WFH should not be a norm. Unless, I end up working a job for a company that is remote, WFH should not be a norm. You are lucky at least the lockdown ended for you. It would be heaven if my county can enter Stage 3 of reopening. What do you have against working from home?
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Post by karlpalaka on Jul 1, 2020 16:02:20 GMT 10
No. WFH should not be a norm. Unless, I end up working a job for a company that is remote, WFH should not be a norm. You are lucky at least the lockdown ended for you. It would be heaven if my county can enter Stage 3 of reopening. What do you have against working from home? I guess I focus better onsite than at home. Anyways, I cant really have the home to myself with my family members working from home.
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Post by SharksFan99 on Jul 1, 2020 16:40:18 GMT 10
Honestly, I am not sure if this pandemic will ever end. People were actually very overconfident during mid May-mid June, but then, now, things are taking a bad turn. The worst part of this pandemic is how it is affecting the job market making it even harder for people to have jobs as now fewer roles and more applicants. Even in the hypothetical scenario that a vaccine was developed and countries saw a dramatic decline in the number of active cases each day, it would be near impossible to mass produce enough doses for the billions of people who live around the world. We just have to come to terms with the fact that COVID-19 is never going to go away. It will get to a point where new coronavirus cases is perceived in the same manner as new cases of the flu or AIDS; not newsworthy.
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Post by karlpalaka on Jul 2, 2020 12:27:04 GMT 10
Honestly, I am not sure if this pandemic will ever end. People were actually very overconfident during mid May-mid June, but then, now, things are taking a bad turn. The worst part of this pandemic is how it is affecting the job market making it even harder for people to have jobs as now fewer roles and more applicants. Even in the hypothetical scenario that a vaccine was developed and countries saw a dramatic decline in the number of active cases each day, it would be near impossible to mass produce enough doses for the billions of people who live around the world. We just have to come to terms with the fact that COVID-19 is never going to go away. It will get to a point where new coronavirus cases is perceived in the same manner as new cases of the flu or AIDS; not newsworthy. Only like four million people right now are infected with COVID19, and like a quarter of those people live in the United States.
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Post by SharksFan99 on Jul 2, 2020 12:53:35 GMT 10
Even in the hypothetical scenario that a vaccine was developed and countries saw a dramatic decline in the number of active cases each day, it would be near impossible to mass produce enough doses for the billions of people who live around the world. We just have to come to terms with the fact that COVID-19 is never going to go away. It will get to a point where new coronavirus cases is perceived in the same manner as new cases of the flu or AIDS; not newsworthy. Only like four million people right now are infected with COVID19, and like a quarter of those people live in the United States. So we're just going to assume that only those four million people will want vaccines?
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Post by karlpalaka on Jul 3, 2020 12:39:19 GMT 10
Only like four million people right now are infected with COVID19, and like a quarter of those people live in the United States. So we're just going to assume that only those four million people will want vaccines? I mean those four million people are the priority before anyone else. Once those four million people are cured, nobody else will be infected with the virus anymore.
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My job was much more laid-back because there was less people dropping their kids off to school and I could always get a parking spot right at the front of the gate. I know things have to return to normal at some point, but the 'old' normal wasn't that great to begin with.
