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AIBU?

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AIBU to feel shit that I have to go to work tomorrow

16 replies

rumblefish23 · 22/03/2020 19:46

Not sure what my AIBU is, I just need to reach out, I have to go into work as I am a SEN teaching assistant. I have to go to work as the rumour round work is you won't get paid if you don't go in.

My children will be on their own, they are 16 and 12, I can't home school my children as I won't be home, feeling pants as a huge part of their schooling and routine has gone.

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LemonTT · 22/03/2020 20:27

It’s difficult being one of those people who can’t work from home or have their job held for them. Lots of fears especially if you have to use public transport and work with people in any capacity. It’s pants. No two ways about it. I hope others don’t make it worse for us by behaving recklessly but many don’t seem to be able to help themselves. Lockdown would in some ways make it safer for those of us who have to work. But it brings a lot of other issues.

You have key worker status so your children could go to school if you wanted to give them structure.

bigchris · 22/03/2020 20:28

I'm the same !

MamaGee09 · 22/03/2020 20:33

It’s a really difficult situation however by you going to work you are making a difference to the children you care for and their families.

I’m not going to be setting school work for my child, if school does then so be it but other than anything set by school my child can relax how they wish, as long as they are home,
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Rosebel · 22/03/2020 20:36

Yeah I work in retail actually have a couple of days off this week but will be in on Wednesday and I'm scared. So many people don't give a toss about their safety or anyone else's. Why do customers need to get right up in your face to ask a question / moan about the lack of toilet roll and pasta?
My children are not going in to school as I feel they are safer at home and want to try and reduce the stress on teachers. I know why they need to go in but seems a bit shit.

isseywith4vampirecats · 22/03/2020 20:37

both of my jobs have gone for burton this weekend I finished at one job on Saturday and got to go in to tie up loose ends tomorrow and then that's it for probably the next 3 months at least I love both of my jobs and would love to be able to go to work but I cant so have to suck it up

Rowgtfc72 · 22/03/2020 20:43

Dh and I both work in food production. Business as usual here in a factory with about 500 people across two shifts.

Floralnomad · 22/03/2020 20:49

Surely at those ages they can organise themselves to a degree , if the school have provided them with stuff to do online then they can crack on with that , and if when you get home they’ve not done so then they can do it in the evening instead . Lots of people have still got to go to work .

MT2017 · 22/03/2020 21:10

That's terrible that you don't know what the wfh (or not) situation is. Your work should have communicated to you clearly - rumours are not the way forward

SpeedofaSloth · 22/03/2020 21:15

YANBU OP. My kids are in school tomorrow and I wish they weren't, really I'd like to stay home with them but I can't.
FB is absolutely not helping either with all the "you stay home for us"/ "you are being asked to sit on the sofa" shares. I would love to stay home

Sceptre86 · 22/03/2020 21:30

I work in the pharmacy profession and have two toddlers. Dh will try his best to work from home and take care of them. The reality is that he will not get much done at all and will have to log on again when I get home. Thankfully I work part time so he will be able to make the most of it when I am home however we are facing a manic time at work as people are panicking about not having enough of their regular medicines in and so I may be asked to work extra.

I would like to stay at home with the kids but I can't as I need to do my bit to help.

Homemadearmy · 22/03/2020 22:09

I won't be home schooling my children either op, as I'll be working from home. I'm not a key worker and as a single parent I need to work. It's going to be hard on my children.
But I'm greatful I still have a job

DressesWithPocketsRockMyWorld · 23/03/2020 10:18

I work in the same profession and YANBU. Makes me feel sick with anxiety.

HappySonHappyMum · 23/03/2020 10:27

I would feel rubbish too BUT you have a 16 year old and a 12 year old. Now's the time to talk to them about what you expect them to complete with regards to schoolwork every day. The 16yo can help the 12yo. Tell them now is the time to step up in a crisis, that's time to be responsible for themselves. My DD has been off for a week now. She has set up a dedicated schoolwork area on our dining table and has sorted her own routine for work time and down time. It has helped her feel more secure and less anxious as some things are staying the same and she can be in control of this. They may surprise you...

disneybee · 24/03/2020 08:42

Just want to say a big thank you to all the key workers who are working hard to keep our NHS, food and medicine supplies, utility and delivery networks afloat and who are looking after our communities. We are grateful for your hard work and sacrifices now more than ever

Oldraver · 24/03/2020 09:36

OH went into work today and I was half hoping he would be sent home but his firm makes PPE (respirators)

Rosebel · 24/03/2020 10:57

My husband and children are off now. Husband has 12 weeks off due to asthma and obviously my children are off school. Have to go to work despite being pregnant because my company reckon it's safe despite working with the public and my midwife says the decision is up to my.company
I feel sick knowing I have to go in, knowing there will be no social distancing. Unfortunately I'm in a key role (not a key worker) so if I don't go in it does have a knock on effect. It's absolutely shit though. I'm literally terrified of having to go to work and if ,people get too close I will be far from polite.

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