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Title: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: dreamyxo on May 12, 2020, 09:10:12 am
Obviously we need money to live and pay bills but If money were no issue do you really want to go back to work?  I've been on leave but if I had a choice I wouldn't even work.  I don't miss it. 
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: countrygirl12 on May 12, 2020, 09:38:33 am
lol I doubt anybody would work if they could just have money magically deposited in to their checking account. Enough to pay their bills and have what ever they wanted.  If I had a billion dollars I would buy property out in the country, as long as I could still have internet access, and be happy going to town once a month for groceries.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: stevensm4 on May 12, 2020, 10:02:11 am
lol I doubt anybody would work if they could just have money magically deposited in to their checking account. Enough to pay their bills and have what ever they wanted.  If I had a billion dollars I would buy property out in the country, as long as I could still have internet access, and be happy going to town once a month for groceries.
This. Like honestly basically just this.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: bremer51 on May 12, 2020, 11:14:05 am
I look forward to going back to work.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: 1imaginarygirl on May 12, 2020, 11:44:59 am
If money were no issue, I would never work for someone else again. I would start my own business and/or volunteer. I don't want to work for millionaires anymore, when I can't even get a cost-of-living increase.  :bad: :(
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: heypeg on May 12, 2020, 01:58:23 pm
Yes I would, it's boring at home all the time.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: Tresbn00 on May 12, 2020, 03:56:43 pm
Absolutely not. I have really enjoyed working from home (day job) for the last eight weeks...and probably the next six weeks. My production has been at one hundred and ten percent of expectation and I only need to fill my tank up once every four to five weeks which still feels good even if the gas price is down around one dollar and thirty cents per gallon. I have an extra ninety minutes per week saved from commuting to work three days a week (I am generally allowed to work from home two days a week any way). This extra time has been used to make more money at my night time job. I found another third job which has covered the temporary closing of my regular job quite nicely. My part time job has cut back it's hours so I need to change my schedule a bit but other than that...no, I do not want to go back to work.
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Post by: DEBMZ6 on May 12, 2020, 05:52:12 pm
No, I don't miss anything dealing with work!  I've enjoyed my time at home but know that it will end eventually. :neutral:
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: gtdoss on May 12, 2020, 06:37:38 pm
If I was still working and had been off due to COVID-19, I'd probably not want to go back. And if money didn't matter, then I would never want to go back to work. I have plenty I can do to keep myself busy, like handicrafts and gardening, etc., etc., not to mention just the general learning of things I never knew.  :peace: :heart:
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: dsosnowski06 on May 12, 2020, 07:38:19 pm
Since I have been working from home since the middle of March there is not much change in my routine except a different location but would not mind not having to work everyday but would still want to work part time.  I do miss talking to my co workers about other things than work and right now it is all business when we have a Zoom meeting.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: lywb2168 on May 14, 2020, 05:35:25 am
I am working from home, and I like it but I really would not mind it I work at the office say 3 days a week or every other week, as long as my husband goes back, or is home on different days than me, he is really a headache to be around every hour of every day.  He is OCD on cleaning and gets mad when I am not as *bleep* as he is.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: tjshorty on May 14, 2020, 06:34:32 am
I like not have to go to work.  I even like not having to send kids to school.  I like the days my daughter and housemate go to work.  I seem to get more done when they are gone.  The day is less stressful.   
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: plennis on May 14, 2020, 08:39:13 am
I have worked from home for several years and I do enjoy I t.  I work pretty much what ever hours I want to, as long as the work gets done it doesn't matter if it is the middle of the night or day. 
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: jkhanson on May 14, 2020, 08:46:32 am
lol I doubt anybody would work if they could just have money magically deposited in to their checking account. Enough to pay their bills and have what ever they wanted.  If I had a billion dollars I would buy property out in the country, as long as I could still have internet access, and be happy going to town once a month for groceries.

I am still working through this situation.  Sometimes more Overtime than I want.
So.....IF I had the money to, I'd get a place by a lake and some woods that was close enough to the kids/grandkids.  I wouldn't go shopping either like you countrygirl except for groceries....

Ah, the dream..........
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: ghunter on May 14, 2020, 09:05:27 am
I am working from home  so I don't miss traveling back and forth down town.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: makeblessed on May 14, 2020, 09:56:31 am
Yes, because I am retired so I worked as a substitute teacher; but being in that role I had the flexibility to work when and where I wanted to  so it was not the same as it had been when I was working full time in my career; besides I miss the interaction with the children they are a joy!
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: nickylanena on May 14, 2020, 06:41:04 pm
I don't want to, but I do miss the people.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: teresa3200 on May 14, 2020, 07:19:34 pm
I sure dont want to go back, my husband and I go to nursing homes to give residents an activity. My husband has a very weak heart and I have asthma. I am scared to go back and some of the homes have told me they have residents with the virus. Im afraid to go back til there is a vaccine.
My daughter and I are also doing a side thing from home and making just as much as working.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: hawkeye3210 on May 15, 2020, 10:36:42 am
I haven't stopped working since this all began. I think I would have lost my mind if I didn't have to go into the office everyday.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: darkxtsuna on May 16, 2020, 04:01:25 am
Somewhat but not really at times since I can now get up a little later then I used to.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: suemgross on May 16, 2020, 07:25:55 am
Yes!  You have to go back to work!!!!  When your company determines it's safe, they need you back!! 

I've been in our office working every day since this situation began.  I missed my vacation, worked extra hours (without extra pay because I'm salaried) and now I've going to "lose" my vacation time because I wasn't able to take time off and use it. 

I'm sure you somewhat enjoyed some of this time off, but the rest of us who have been doing everyone's jobs and keeping businesses afloat are tired and need you to return.  I won't get any time off when our non-essential workers return, but at least I can go back to just doing my own work. 
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: sfreeman8 on May 16, 2020, 07:53:02 am
lol I doubt anybody would work if they could just have money magically deposited in to their checking account. Enough to pay their bills and have what ever they wanted.  If I had a billion dollars I would buy property out in the country, as long as I could still have internet access, and be happy going to town once a month for groceries.

I would buy an island in the Atlantic ocean. Not too far south that it would be hot, but not too far north that it would get inundated with snow and cold. It would be a couple acres but not overly large and close enough to the U.S. that I could reach it if necessary for emergencies. I could have my supplies delivered if necessary or go get them myself. With today's satelites, TV and internet wouldn't be much a problem either.  Dream on, right?  :D
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: Corviform on May 16, 2020, 07:59:22 am
For me, I want to go back to work but I think it is still not safe to go back. I'd rather stay home than take the risk.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: countrygirl12 on May 16, 2020, 10:35:02 am
lol I doubt anybody would work if they could just have money magically deposited in to their checking account. Enough to pay their bills and have what ever they wanted.  If I had a billion dollars I would buy property out in the country, as long as I could still have internet access, and be happy going to town once a month for groceries.

I would buy an island in the Atlantic ocean. Not too far south that it would be hot, but not too far north that it would get inundated with snow and cold. It would be a couple acres but not overly large and close enough to the U.S. that I could reach it if necessary for emergencies. I could have my supplies delivered if necessary or go get them myself. With today's satelites, TV and internet wouldn't be much a problem either.  Dream on, right?  :D

Well see there is a problem with that. I already thought of that one. BUT then when a hurricane comes through and blows all my stuff all over the ocean I am not going to be too happy.   I think the more inane this world gets the more people dream about stuff like that.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: timvolley on May 21, 2020, 08:30:43 pm
i haven't stop working i have to go in even though one of my coworkers is working form home everyday and the other has been missing a lot of work due to the COVID crisis
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: oldbuddy on May 22, 2020, 08:36:00 am
lol I doubt anybody would work if they could just have money magically deposited in to their checking account.
Exactly the dream I have been living for the last 20 years. All it takes is being debt free on Social Security.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: countrygirl12 on May 22, 2020, 08:59:20 am
lol I doubt anybody would work if they could just have money magically deposited in to their checking account.
Exactly the dream I have been living for the last 20 years. All it takes is being debt free on Social Security.

Easy to be debt free when you live with somebody else.  And when I start drawing SS I would not call that money magically appearing in my account since I WORKED FOR THAT MONEY and it was basically STOLEN from my check every month.  It is the same with money earned working with these type sites. That is not free money. Unless you are cheating the system you probably put quite a bit of effort in to the money appearing in your site.

Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: Donnamarg323 on May 22, 2020, 09:15:46 am
Its nice to have a few bucks and be debt free,but Jesus words are so true.

He said,"what good is it if a man gains the whole world,but cant save his own soul."

Kinda puts a damper on those think they are going to heaven.If that were the case dying should be welcomed.But its not!!The bible says clearly death is an enemy of men.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: judylucas on May 22, 2020, 09:55:44 am
I'm retired so I don't have this issue but I as lucky to love my job and the people I worked with so look for  career you can enjoy
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: alina6 on May 23, 2020, 08:12:25 am
I'm not sure I would want to work but I would definitely want to do something. Working from home has been a drag, it feels like you are at work 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: timvolley on May 25, 2020, 08:18:14 am
i never stopped i go to work during the week and cant work from home
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: elvisdo on May 25, 2020, 08:26:37 am
I work from home regardless. We are still open since we are considered an essential business but the amount of work coming in comes in pieces.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: ktheodos on May 25, 2020, 09:58:12 am
Yes and no...lol...I kind of like the slower pace of life, but I'm not nearly making as much $, which we all need in some ways.....so..it depends
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: pstovall on May 25, 2020, 12:25:01 pm
I have a friend in her late 70's who works at a department store just because she likes working there.  She says she will keep working as long as she is able.  She enjoys getting out of the house and having something to do.  Her mother was the same.  I remember her mother working in a local department store when she was past working age.  Like mother, like daughter.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: cadence4u on May 25, 2020, 03:58:25 pm
Obviously we need money to live and pay bills but If money were no issue do you really want to go back to work?  I've been on leave but if I had a choice I wouldn't even work.  I don't miss it.

If you don't return to work - your employers will FIRE you
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: CatMeow109 on May 25, 2020, 04:25:06 pm
I want to make some money but i don't want to get sick and die, if i want to choose one option it would be to live as long as i can. ;)
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: santa7 on May 25, 2020, 08:53:50 pm
My job is essential.  So, I haven't stopped working.  Need the money.  Need to make ends meet.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: santa7 on May 25, 2020, 08:58:08 pm
Yes!  You have to go back to work!!!!  When your company determines it's safe, they need you back!! 

I've been in our office working every day since this situation began.  I missed my vacation, worked extra hours (without extra pay because I'm salaried) and now I've going to "lose" my vacation time because I wasn't able to take time off and use it. 

I'm sure you somewhat enjoyed some of this time off, but the rest of us who have been doing everyone's jobs and keeping businesses afloat are tired and need you to return.  I won't get any time off when our non-essential workers return, but at least I can go back to just doing my own work.

We essential workers didn't have the choice of not working.  Not really looking forward to going back to work tomorrow.  (off today because of holiday, but it's an unpaid holiday).
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: sdenimandlace1 on May 26, 2020, 04:36:54 am
I'm retired so I do not have to go back.  I always hated going back after a week off, so I can not image going back after 8 weeks off.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: debidoo on May 27, 2020, 05:51:52 am
I am retired but if I weren't I would look for any possibility not to go back to work in fact I don't go anywhere I don't have to go - pretty much the grocery twice a month.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: elvisdo on May 27, 2020, 05:59:28 am
I already work from home so it doesn't make a difference to me. It's just a matter of the volume that comes in on a given day.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: jkhanson on May 27, 2020, 12:01:55 pm
I haven't stopped working during this COVID-19 shutdown.  I am working overtime most weeks.  We have openings available but no applicants.  People are content to receive their stimulus checks and those that get the $600 extra weekly check earn more not working than some people who work full time....so they don't want a job.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: countrygirl12 on May 27, 2020, 01:08:38 pm
I haven't stopped working during this COVID-19 shutdown.  I am working overtime most weeks.  We have openings available but no applicants.  People are content to receive their stimulus checks and those that get the $600 extra weekly check earn more not working than some people who work full time....so they don't want a job.

Exactly. If their job calls them back and they refuse (cause they are a scared snowflake) if the company turns them in they lose the benefits. As far as receiving "stimulus checks" everyone got one of those. And there was only ONE.  I don't think there will be another one. But you are right about unemployment. Most are making close to $1000 a week which is double or more what they were making while working so WHY would they get a job?

The only job openings in my area are stuff like fast food and retail. So not many are applying for that. Can't say that I blame them. I don't think any of them laid off although some took a voluntary leave of absence but they were not eligible for unemployment.
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Post by: Donnamarg323 on May 27, 2020, 01:27:09 pm
I haven't stopped working during this COVID-19 shutdown.  I am working overtime most weeks.  We have openings available but no applicants.  People are content to receive their stimulus checks and those that get the $600 extra weekly check earn more not working than some people who work full time....so they don't want a job.

Exactly. If their job calls them back and they refuse (cause they are a scared snowflake) if the company turns them in they lose the benefits. As far as receiving "stimulus checks" everyone got one of those. And there was only ONE.  I don't think there will be another one. But you are right about unemployment. Most are making close to $1000 a week which is double or more what they were making while working so WHY would they get a job?

The only job openings in my area are stuff like fast food and retail. So not many are applying for that. Can't say that I blame them. I don't think any of them laid off although some took a voluntary leave of absence but they were not eligible for unemployment.
If there was ever an award given out for an un-compassionate think they know all dumbell,you would win it going away!!

I hope someday you reap what you sow.When we dont see you posting here anymore it will be 1 of 2 reasons....

FC finally banned your rubbish or you were humbled so bad you couldnt even communicate anymore.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: vg7405 on May 30, 2020, 01:40:50 pm
No, I am perfectly fine with continuing to work remotely from home. I am saving on gasoline and losing weight like crazy. Remind me why it may be a good idea to go back to work again?! LOL.
Title: Re: Do you really want to go back to work?
Post by: santa7 on May 31, 2020, 11:38:55 am
Still working.  Never stopped.  Would like an extra day off besides the weekend.
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Post by: tantricia44 on May 31, 2020, 11:04:28 pm
I think I'd go back to work if got back with all the bells & whistles attached to it.