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LizBeth

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4. That is something I would have to insist on I think. The young one working skeleton crew now do not

Fri May 15, 2020, 01:53 AM

May 2020

wear masks. I would think that they prefer the we do not. But, they really like me, work with me and think I am a good employee, valued. But, the mask really is protecting the customer from me, not necessarily protecting me from the 50-100 customers.

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I had to have a conversation today with my son. I am 60, a life long smoker. State is opening up. [View all] LizBeth May 2020 OP

I feel that your son is smart. catrose May 2020 #1

If there is any possible way to stay home financially I would. MLAA May 2020 #2

That is something I would have to insist on I think. The young one working skeleton crew now do not LizBeth May 2020 #4

you should insist on a mask barbtries May 2020 #19

I think that is an absolute too. I do not know how they will take that. But, the are reasonable. LizBeth May 2020 #26

Get goggles too! BigmanPigman May 2020 #32

I do agree to protect the eyes, but I am real sure they would not get that. I will have to find out LizBeth May 2020 #38

Tell them you have to wear the goggle due to your glasses. BigmanPigman May 2020 #44

Goggles, mask, eight hours a day, five days a week. Nah. To do all that to get just over minimum LizBeth May 2020 #46

It isn't! BigmanPigman May 2020 #48

Thank you. And as silly as it is, the dog issue is pretty big for me. LizBeth May 2020 #49

I live alone and have a little 17 year old dog. BigmanPigman May 2020 #52

Thank you for your post. It is very helpful and I agree. LizBeth May 2020 #54

Glad to hear it...stay healthy!!!!!!!!! BigmanPigman May 2020 #55

I'm not even a dog person soldierant May 2020 #79

+1 LizBeth May 2020 #83

I know you know all of that soldierant May 2020 #90

Yes. I would have been the other, but this dog has been with me for 8 years, and a lot of it LizBeth May 2020 #91

You're right, the mask protects others more than it protects you. BlancheSplanchnik May 2020 #94

Yesterday was the last day and they were having a meeting to reevaluate. They didn't get LizBeth May 2020 #98

Are you getting unemployment? If you don't go back what's the states position? captain queeg May 2020 #3

I have ACA. I am in a blue state and phase one protect the vulnerable so I think that is on my side. LizBeth May 2020 #6

Do whatever you have to do to stay on unemployment Nature Man May 2020 #8

My son told me tell my bosses, 60, smoke, and don't exercise. I sputtered a bit but then said, check LizBeth May 2020 #9

It's not a being a wuss to protect yourself Nature Man May 2020 #10

thank you so much for this validation. LizBeth May 2020 #11

It's potentially a life and death proposition Nature Man May 2020 #12

Thank you. I do not think I am exaggerating or making stuff up. It feels like I am being rational. LizBeth May 2020 #13

It's not being a wuss. There is a legitimate fear most of us have about being safe when we return. I Evolve Dammit May 2020 #66

I think I would feel safer in a medical office doing clerical work. They allow mask, take it LizBeth May 2020 #75

That's a tough decision.. I'm guessing you'd like Cha May 2020 #5

Exactly. I like my job, and want it, but I am not comfortable going back to this particular job, now LizBeth May 2020 #7

How about finally giving up smoking? PoindexterOglethorpe May 2020 #14

Gosh if it was so simple. Thanks. Ya. I am on it. Every day I consider. More than a decade LizBeth May 2020 #15

start with small steps Skittles May 2020 #18

I get real close and then pick it up again. LizBeth May 2020 #25

see, I was on that pattern too Skittles May 2020 #39

Totally. You are so right on. Thank you. LizBeth May 2020 #42

Have you thought about trying nicorette gum? StevieM May 2020 #104

You know, talking to my son and him saying, 60 and smoker. I told him no, I do not get to use smoker LizBeth May 2020 #16

Part of what makes me crazy about smoking is that PoindexterOglethorpe May 2020 #20

I get you have zero sympathy. So, you have made it clear. You help no one. LizBeth May 2020 #22

And what are you accomplishing by continuing to smoke? PoindexterOglethorpe May 2020 #40

Seriously? Do you get off on this? LizBeth May 2020 #45

Post removed Post removed May 2020 #47

Yes they do..They are scolds. SoCalDem May 2020 #81

Thanks SoCalDem. Certainly is a special kind of person that feels that need, for sure. LizBeth May 2020 #84

Just stop already...n/t bluecollar2 May 2020 #93

Yeah smokers are pariahs nowadays. You won't get cut slack for that captain queeg May 2020 #23

I saw that. I Laughed. Also since 12 I have been on tums and other medicines. LizBeth May 2020 #24

There has been one and only one thing that seems to indicate nicotine reduces Covid 19. And PoindexterOglethorpe May 2020 #41

Tongue in cheek, a little dark humor and irony. LizBeth May 2020 #43

I don't think it's safe. barbtries May 2020 #17

Thank you. I really have been isolating. I went into work once and they had put up the plexi glas. LizBeth May 2020 #21

I think that's probably the safest option. barbtries May 2020 #29

Right. My boys would not come visit with me during this time. Refused for that reason. LizBeth May 2020 #31

Don't go, not worth the risk. JI7 May 2020 #27

Thank you. I think so too. I had a liberal friend on our side tell me a work place would not LizBeth May 2020 #28

your friend doesn't pay much attention apparently. barbtries May 2020 #30

I was the first to walk. March 12 they stopped groups and we started with the cancellations. LizBeth May 2020 #34

you know, if only. barbtries May 2020 #35

Yes. LizBeth May 2020 #37

This RobinA May 2020 #65

They're not ready Jarqui May 2020 #33

Thank you for this thoughtful post. LizBeth May 2020 #36

You're addicted to Nicotine. Ok, we can fix that... MartyTheGreek May 2020 #50

K, so I am going to read this but really. If I stopped smoking now, last week, two months ago, I LizBeth May 2020 #51

Good luck to you LizBeth. smirkymonkey May 2020 #53

I had someone tell me. Never stop quitting. It will take eventually. So, I am back on it. LizBeth May 2020 #56

I was never a smoker, but had a lot of smoker friends. Tipperary May 2020 #59

I read yesterday about the increase in Texas and Illinois. You are right, if just a couple weeks LizBeth May 2020 #67

One day of not smoking, is better than smoking each day... MartyTheGreek May 2020 #62

Say no. Hortensis May 2020 #57

Thanks. LizBeth May 2020 #69

:) Sensible and responsible. Hortensis May 2020 #72

Sorry MFM008 May 2020 #58

stay home... stay safe samnsara May 2020 #60

I have to go in Monday, having procrastinated and then covid shut down. LizBeth May 2020 #70

You have to weigh which is more important: life or money. Listen to your son. Vinca May 2020 #61

No better time to quit than now. You can do it. Both my parents quit. Food will taste better. nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2020 #63

To Trump and the stock market, you are expendable. keithbvadu2 May 2020 #64

in my state, Md., it was announced the day before that the order is rescinded bigtree May 2020 #68

Listen to your deepest self cp May 2020 #71

You are right, I can say that and leave it at that. Thanks, I like. LizBeth May 2020 #74

I agree with your son kcr May 2020 #73

Nicotine MAY kill Corona Cetacea May 2020 #76

This is just so interesting to me. The experience. Consider me. Think about me. I mean we do that LizBeth May 2020 #77

Go to your worksite and check it out, Dan May 2020 #78

Your intuition is usually right ecstatic May 2020 #80

I would like to get a test to see. The whole front desk went down the week of Jan 6. LizBeth May 2020 #85

I think your son loves you and is probably giving you wise advice. pnwmom May 2020 #82

+1 LizBeth May 2020 #86

I was terminated today because i won't go.in bedazzled May 2020 #87

My bosses were suppose to reevaluate today and get back to those of us not working. I didn't hear LizBeth May 2020 #88

Oh i won't get unemployment. I supposedly quit bedazzled May 2020 #89

Until 10 years ago I was a smoker so I feel your pain bluecollar2 May 2020 #92

Two weeks, 30 day, longest 32 days. I have done it more times but I do not know why I can't get LizBeth May 2020 #97

I know how you feel luv... bluecollar2 May 2020 #100

I ordered four face masks but takes forever to get. I am not going out much now, but yes. LizBeth May 2020 #101

I'm in the same position you are, LizBeth, almost exactly. End Of The Road May 2020 #95

Interesting post and I hear you. LizBeth May 2020 #96

Austin, Texas. It USED to be a great place. nt End Of The Road May 2020 #99

I know Austin well. Of all the places in Texas, that is not bad. And I hear you. LizBeth May 2020 #102

Reopening is not about safety quakerboy May 2020 #103

Try to keep an open mind and be open to new ideas. Alwaysna May 2020 #105