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Post by dirtygary69 on Mar 19, 2020 11:40:56 GMT
No new cases reported in China. I think the news was no new cases in Wuhan, China have reported 34 new cases & 8 deaths. Not quite. No new cases inside the country but 34 new cases from people who have arrived back from outside of China.
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Post by elystokie on Mar 19, 2020 11:42:01 GMT
I thought they were shut due to alterations anyway? Altercations. Very good 😁
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Post by FranktheRabbit on Mar 19, 2020 12:07:28 GMT
I just took finance out with them a few weeks ago so really good to know. Thanks a lot. Hope everything works out for you mate. Some of the worry I’m reading on here and from friends is heart breaking. Figured it was worth sharing! I'd ring them though rather than email, their email customer service is nigh on non-existant.
Thank you mate. To be honest, at the beginning of the week, everything was business as normal. Then Tuesday afternoon, we were sat down in an emergency meeting to say the bank balance might not survive after the next months wages are paid. Then I thought of my new job and then the schools were announced as closing. I couldn't believe it, because the new job was to me my golden opportunity to move into a really creative field. It might not happen now, as the company relies on schools all over the UK to pay for subscriptions. If they close for the potential 3 months odd, that is a long time for the company to receive virtually 0 income. It hit me hard today, for some reason.
I'm trying to keep spirits high, but as each day passes and as much as I try my best to have a good laugh and joke on here, on the inside I'm genuinely worrying myself.
Fingers crossed, and likewise, hope all is okay for yourself and indeed for everyone else on the oatie.
Sounds completely shit mate. I am an engineer and new work coming in has completely dried up however we have current orders and stock to fulfil so there is a good few weeks, if not a couple of months worth of work to keep us going, but after that, who knows. I suppose I have the luxury of a few weeks grace to make some financial plans, but it is a worry. I am more concerned for others at the moment. My sister is a teacher and her husband a self employed electrician but all of his work is based in schools, so he has no clue of what he is going to do, they have 3 kids to look after also. There are friends I have who work in production, car industry, JCB etc. and everything is up in the air, the lad at JCB doesn't even know if they are being paid after next week. He has two kids to support as well. It has just happened so fast for people and they literally have no time to plan, one day they're employed, the next they're out of work. The uncertainty is crippling for people. A truly a shitty time to be alive, but hopefully we can all pull through this together.
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Post by shakermaker on Mar 19, 2020 12:09:47 GMT
Youve read the same text I’ve had then🤔 I've seen a video of someone claiming to know what he's talking about, to be fair he is fairly convincing. Troops are being deployed to stop looting Then he goes on about some cabal stuff and all this stuff about it's the start of a new era, new world order, the elitests are coming crashing down and the virus is a smokescreen because big things are about to change in our everyday life etc etc etc. Just for the record, he said this and not me 😁 I did agree with one thing though he said "we live in interesting times. Eagerly awaiting tomorrow evening now to see if this guy knows his onions i have known about the cabal and Q Anon for quite a while. I'm quite calm about it all as I have hoped this is what is going on, but no way to tell.... some crazy stuff happening lately though, lots of arrests and CEOs of massive companies standing down. Loads of them! Lots of predictions coming true. I'm staying positive and going to use this time to be close to family.
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Post by Davef on Mar 19, 2020 12:26:46 GMT
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Post by sheikhmomo on Mar 19, 2020 12:28:06 GMT
Absolutely extraordinary scenes in Parliament just now. Tory backbenchers savaging the Government on its inaction on workers.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2020 12:28:10 GMT
Serious question (and apologies if already discussed) - does anyone have any sensible tips for working from home. I’m only 4 days in and I’m going stir- crazy.
Any tips on routine etc gratefully accepted, otherwise invest heavily in Divorce Law firms cause I think this will be the next pandemic!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2020 12:34:30 GMT
Serious question (and apologies if already discussed) - does anyone have any sensible tips for working from home. I’m only 4 days in and I’m going stir- crazy. Any tips on routine etc gratefully accepted, otherwise invest heavily in Divorce Law firms cause I think this will be the next pandemic! I'm current working from home. Wife and 2 young kids (ages 1 and 4). Best advice is to get out of the house. Even just a walk around the block. Getting out and getting fresh air helps massively. Nothing worse than being couped up all day. I'm still going out for runs too. Anything to help keep me sane.
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Mar 19, 2020 12:41:27 GMT
Not been on here much in the last few days.
Absolutely unprecedented times we're living in now - this will make the 2008 crash/recession seem like chicken feed.
Let's hope the Government bail out the people as easily they did the banks - I'll hold my breath on that one though. My heart goes out to anyone suffering hardship and worry over this, especially the self employed and those who rely on people going out and spending money in pubs/restaurants etc. There'll be so many people and businesses that'll find it really hard to come back from this.
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Post by mattador78 on Mar 19, 2020 12:41:42 GMT
Have they started to mass produce free ventilators for the rest of the World yet? I think with a population of 1.4b they've got enough on their hands. Anyway I don't think they'll be sending anything free to the US anytime soon. He’s also done this for about 20 other countries at least
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Mar 19, 2020 12:42:33 GMT
Serious question (and apologies if already discussed) - does anyone have any sensible tips for working from home. I’m only 4 days in and I’m going stir- crazy. Any tips on routine etc gratefully accepted, otherwise invest heavily in Divorce Law firms cause I think this will be the next pandemic! Get up! Have a wash,etc. Check emails. Have a wank! Wash hands then answer urgent emails! Have a coffee or tea! Answer non urgent emails. Wash hands! Lunch! Complete work in two hours and wonder why it takes you all day at 'work'! Coffee or tea? Stare out the window and tut at people outside! Check emails and answer urgent ones! Turn on news! Obviously between each step check this thread for real updates on the virus!
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Post by mattador78 on Mar 19, 2020 12:42:36 GMT
Apparently Aldi in the Meir closed down after mass brawl!? True or Fake News? Doesn’t need Covid-19 cause a brawl in Aldi in Meir does it so I’d say it’s true
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Post by mattador78 on Mar 19, 2020 12:45:05 GMT
Serious question (and apologies if already discussed) - does anyone have any sensible tips for working from home. I’m only 4 days in and I’m going stir- crazy. Any tips on routine etc gratefully accepted, otherwise invest heavily in Divorce Law firms cause I think this will be the next pandemic! Get up! Have a wash,etc. Check emails. Have a wank! Wash hands then answer urgent emails! Have a coffee or tea! Answer non urgent emails. Wash hands! Lunch! Complete work in two hours and wonder why it takes you all day at 'work'! Coffee or tea? Stare out the window and tut at people outside! Check emails and answer urgent ones! Turn on news! Obviously between each step check this thread for real updates on the virus! Room for at least 2 more wanks in there but remember to disconnect from Microsoft teams otherwise the conversation with HR may be very strange (or the proposition from HR may be very strange)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2020 12:45:25 GMT
Absolutely extraordinary scenes in Parliament just now. Tory backbenchers savaging the Government on its inaction on workers. Getting really boring now finding the slightest thing for you stupid political agenda
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Post by temp1 on Mar 19, 2020 12:48:26 GMT
Set up a dedicated area, preferably away from external noise. Put the radio on for company.
Don't feel as though you have to answer every email straight away, or take every phone call. It might be inconvenient to answer a call - call them back.
Keep a routine, get up, get dressed, try to keep discipline - you'll have a better mind-set. Call your colleagues for chats to share experiences or for support. If you need to go out for family stuff, do so, the hours balance out.
Take regular breaks - helps with concentration.
Getting out for a change of atmosphere or scenery is also a great idea.
If there is background noise (kids, dogs barking) during conference calls or when you're on the phone, don't worry about it - it's unavoidable.
Use the mute button. Ask for help if you need it - you are not working alone, merely in a different location.
Get the DIY backlog done.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Mar 19, 2020 12:51:22 GMT
Serious question (and apologies if already discussed) - does anyone have any sensible tips for working from home. I’m only 4 days in and I’m going stir- crazy. Any tips on routine etc gratefully accepted, otherwise invest heavily in Divorce Law firms cause I think this will be the next pandemic! My workplace are having a 10-minute video chat each morning and late-afternoon. It definitely helps with morale being able to see each other too. Make up a reason to call anyone - "I'm lonely/going crazy" is a good reason and others in the same situation will probably be happy to receive a call. Get outside is also good advice, even if it's just for a 10 minute walk. We need to keep some semblance of fitness.
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Post by neworleanstokie on Mar 19, 2020 12:52:32 GMT
Wow another day and the UK is still open for business - unreal. The govt should be closing everything except essential services. Another day of social mobility is another day of increased risk to our families - unbelievable.
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Post by Mason_Stokie on Mar 19, 2020 12:52:36 GMT
I think with a population of 1.4b they've got enough on their hands. Anyway I don't think they'll be sending anything free to the US anytime soon. He’s also done this for about 20 other countries at least Only problem with sending them here is Trump doesn't want people to get tested. The higher the number of cases the worse his precious stock market gets...
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Post by leicspotter on Mar 19, 2020 12:58:56 GMT
Set up a dedicated area, preferably away from external noise. Put the radio on for company. Don't feel as though you have to answer every email straight away, or take every phone call. It might be inconvenient to answer a call - call them back. Keep a routine, get up, get dressed, try to keep discipline - you'll have a better mind-set. Call your colleagues for chats to share experiences or for support. If you need to go out for family stuff, do so, the hours balance out. Take regular breaks - helps with concentration. Getting out for a change of atmosphere or scenery is also a great idea. If there is background noise (kids, dogs barking) during conference calls or when you're on the phone, don't worry about it - it's unavoidable. Use the mute button. Ask for help if you need it - you are not working alone, merely in a different location. Get the DIY backlog done. This is sound advice. I have worked from home many times in a variety of jobs and the one thing I always kept clear in my head: Don't feel guilty about taking regular breaks, or even taking an hour or two to do something non-work related. You soon make up the time...and more A good routine and structure can also be very flexible. Stay safe, stay sane...wash your hands
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Post by somersetstokie on Mar 19, 2020 12:59:17 GMT
I thought they were shut due to alterations anyway? Altercations. The "alterations" were the riot. Did £50,000 pounds worth of improvements.
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Post by crapslinger on Mar 19, 2020 12:59:35 GMT
Apparently Aldi in the Meir closed down after mass brawl!? True or Fake News? Doesn’t need Covid-19 cause a brawl in Aldi in Meir does it so I’d say it’s true It's the Meir enough said just joking I was brought up in the Meir great people but a little feisty.
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Post by spitthedog on Mar 19, 2020 13:11:13 GMT
Absolutely extraordinary scenes in Parliament just now. Tory backbenchers savaging the Government on its inaction on workers. Getting really boring now finding the slightest thing for you stupid political agenda I think trying to suggest anything political shouldn’t be posted is a really slippery slope tbh and I would say about as political as you can get. It gets political as soon as you decide what is political and what is not!!! Are you suggesting a crisis means that all critical analysis of decision making should be suspended. The poster has drawn attention to something that is happening in our legislature where important decisions concerning all of us are being made. It’s surely ok to do this as it is to challenge his point or interpretation, but to try and suggest its invalid by labelling it as political is arbitrary. The whole handling of this is inevitably political because it involves selective decision making, it’s not a science, even when it’s decision making based on someone’s interpretation of science!
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Post by crapslinger on Mar 19, 2020 13:25:05 GMT
How are the work shy supposed to sign on at JCP ?
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Mar 19, 2020 13:26:18 GMT
Doesn’t need Covid-19 cause a brawl in Aldi in Meir does it so I’d say it’s true It's the Meir enough said just joking I was brought up in the Meir great people but a little feisty. Mate of mine has just seen a fully grown man batter a teenager in Tesco's in Baguley, South Manchester. Also fiesty people. It's where some bloke punched a 5 day old baby in the head a couple of years back
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Post by sheikhmomo on Mar 19, 2020 13:28:08 GMT
Absolutely extraordinary scenes in Parliament just now. Tory backbenchers savaging the Government on its inaction on workers. Getting really boring now finding the slightest thing for you stupid political agenda It's the lead story on all the major news outlets and matters to some people who face losing everything you dolt.
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Post by crapslinger on Mar 19, 2020 13:28:53 GMT
It's the Meir enough said just joking I was brought up in the Meir great people but a little feisty. Mate of mine has just seen a fully grown man batter a teenager in Tesco's in Baguley, South Manchester. Also fiesty people. It's where some bloke punched a 5 day old baby in the head a couple of years back That's not feisty that's downright scum.
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Post by crapslinger on Mar 19, 2020 13:32:44 GMT
Getting really boring now finding the slightest thing for you stupid political agenda It's the lead story on all the major news outlets and matters to some people who face losing everything you dolt. Aye up Mo where do you think this "virus" originated from in the PRC an illegal "wet market" or from a laboratory ? conflicting opinions it seems, we need to nail down this source and eradicate it plus bring those to blame to justice.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2020 13:36:34 GMT
It's the Meir enough said just joking I was brought up in the Meir great people but a little feisty. Mate of mine has just seen a fully grown man batter a teenager in Tesco's in Baguley, South Manchester. Also fiesty people. It's where some bloke punched a 5 day old baby in the head a couple of years back Only been to one major supermarket in the last couple of weeks and were the usual folk queueing up with toilet rolls, pasta etc despite notices saying to think of others. To be fair was only a dozen or so people My nearest is a Spar and not far away a Tesco Express, simply hasn't been any shortages of anything in any of them or any panic buying. We are a bit more rural here I guess but people do react to what they read, plenty on here with a the answers of course and what horrors to expect which all adds to this panic buying and kind of behaviour we're seeing and calling for sanctions which they have no knowledge of or thoughts for the consequences.
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Post by spitthedog on Mar 19, 2020 13:59:34 GMT
Mate of mine has just seen a fully grown man batter a teenager in Tesco's in Baguley, South Manchester. Also fiesty people. It's where some bloke punched a 5 day old baby in the head a couple of years back Only been to one major supermarket in the last couple of weeks and were the usual folk queueing up with toilet rolls, pasta etc despite notices saying to think of others. To be fair was only a dozen or so people My nearest is a Spar and not far away a Tesco Express, simply hasn't been any shortages of anything in any of them or any panic buying. We are a bit more rural here I guess but people do react to what they read, plenty on here with a the answers of course and what horrors to expect which all adds to this panic buying and kind of behaviour we're seeing and calling for sanctions which they have no knowledge of or thoughts for the consequences. One nicer story to report.......when I went to the supermarket this morning (to get some essentials) there was a lady outside busy disinfecting all the trolley handles for customers. she was not working for the supermarket in any capacity, just exhibiting a random act of kindness and using her time contributing towards something that is supportive of all, and not expecting anything in return, only common courtesy. It really set a good tone I thought.
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Post by zerps on Mar 19, 2020 13:59:52 GMT
Anyone applied for a mortgage holiday? I spoke to nationwide who agreed I could have one but said they’d have to increase my interest after the holiday.
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