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AIBU to think Covid has improved my life?

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Hellsbells35 · 09/02/2021 20:13

When I look back at my life a year ago, I am so grateful to be in the position I’m in now. But the changes wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for the pandemic.

Firstly I was furloughed for several months and able to spend more time with my kids. Homeschooling last March was tough but it made when the kids went back in June feel easier.

I was then made redundant but found a better job100% remote and more money. A situation I could only dream of before!

Throw in mortgage breaks, and less nursery fees and I’m more financially stable than before.

I used to have fomo but now I’m enjoying spending time just with husband and kids. Our marriage is better than ever as we now work at home together.

Zoom quizzes have me catching up with friends I’d not seen in a while and building better relationships.

I obviously have lost freedom and hate to see so many deaths but aibu to be grateful for what it has done to my life?

OP posts:
Doingtheboxerbeat · 09/02/2021 20:32

People are allowed to be grateful for anything they want and post about it because there is always someone else who is having a terrible time of it since we emerged from the trees . Good for you op.

Devlesko · 09/02/2021 20:35

I'm pleased for you, and others saying they are making the best of things and being positive.
It hasn't gone well for many of course, but thats why we should help to celebrate the positive.
I've lost not only my job but my whole life's work, it is unlikely to recover for me.
I'm so glad some are fairing much better Thanks

Toilenstripes · 09/02/2021 20:38

It’s so nice to read positive news for a change. Some will be jealous but not everyone goes through shit at the same time. We all have our times.

Doublefaced · 09/02/2021 20:38

Love a positive post Grin

OfaFrenchmind2 · 09/02/2021 20:40

YANBU. Can't say that Covid had any positive impact on my life, except for me learning some skills, but I will not begrudge you your happiness. It gave some people time to reflect and reset, and it worked out for you.
I am sick of the eternal grimness and misery people feel the need to imbue in every post. You would think that anybody remotely happy has stolen that happiness from them.
Good for you, and I really mean it.

TheoriginalLEM · 09/02/2021 20:42

Yeah i was furloughed and it was great but Covid robbed me of spending time with my mum before she died so YABU to trivialise the devastating affects of this virus.

Many have list their livelihoods and we'll be paying for this in years to come

mogloveseggs · 09/02/2021 20:43

I'm pleased for you op Smile

MarshaBradyo · 09/02/2021 20:43

Did you only homeschool last March? Or again now

itwillbehormones · 09/02/2021 20:52

I'm really pleased for you and that it's given you time to make positive changes, but I'm afraid this really isn't the place maybe to share your news.

Unfortunately I fear you may be one of the few who have benefited and that's great but people are dying, loosing families, missing crucial cancer treatment and folding their businesses around you.

chickadeeeeeeeee · 09/02/2021 20:55

I am happy for you 😊

ssd · 09/02/2021 20:56

That's great @Hellsbells35, and it's good to read a positive post.

bingowingsmcgee · 09/02/2021 21:01

Glad it's worked out for you. There have been positives in my life too as I'm a homebody, but they've been sadly outweighed by the negatives of seeing loved ones suffer the effects of lockdown on their mental health. It's not a crime to find positives in a bad situation, and it's great when losing a job leads to getting a better one.

DavidsSchitt · 09/02/2021 21:04

Happy for you. Don't feel bad, you obviously needed something different and this has given you pause and a chance to do that.

You're not saying that you're glad it happened are you? Just that you've had some unexpected happy changes Smile

whoamongstus · 09/02/2021 21:07

Mumsnet: Oh god we're so sick of the doom and gloom
OP: posts something nice
Mumsnet: NO NOT LIKE THAT GET BACK IN YOUR BOX HAPPY PERSON

Good for you, OP! Lots of people have been able to reevaluate their lives in the last 12 months and some will have been lucky enough to make positive changes - you shouldn't have to pretend it's been awful for you. It's been a mixed bag for us (mental health so-so, finances shite, but WFH permanently suits me so much more and our relationship has got even better) but I am very, very grateful that amongst the absolute global horror that has been Covid, that I've been able to take some positives.

dizzydizzydizzy · 09/02/2021 21:08

@OnlyFoolsnMothers

On paper my life has been “better” for it, but I would give anything for covid to never have happened, it’s destroyed so much for so many and I’m saddened to my core for the state this country will be left in.
Exactly this. Well said.
userxx · 09/02/2021 21:08

Splendid.

PinkiOcelot · 09/02/2021 21:08

@maggiemuff 🤣🤣🤣 wtf!!

BunchIsBloom · 09/02/2021 21:09

You didn't need to brag about this on here. Have a little sensitivity!

Frequentflier · 09/02/2021 21:09

Aargh. After this pandemic I never want to hear the phrase ' quality time with family" ever again. How? How do people enjoy seeing their sodding husbands and children all day every day with no respite or outlet?

Changemaname1 · 09/02/2021 21:10

Well in some ways it’s seriously fucked my life up

But ...

I am happy for those who it’s been a better experience for

Hollanda40 · 09/02/2021 21:11

I'm glad someone's happy :'( I'd give anything for a little bit of joy right now :(

Youarenothere · 09/02/2021 21:12

Good for you Op, you’re obviously a positive and grateful person. This situation has been hard on many but I personally know some people who, like you have found the benefits. Friends have found their creative passion, or made a shit load of money, or slowed down enough to re evaluate their lives. It hasn’t been my experience but I am truly happy for them. There’s always terrible suffering in the world, that doesn’t mean non of us can ever be happy or succeed. Hope this continues for you op.

SteamTrainAlong · 09/02/2021 21:16

YABU Biscuit

BonnieDundee · 09/02/2021 21:29

I dont think OP.is unreasonable for.posting that it has made her.life better. It doesnt make her uncaring about people dying. You can be pleased that your own situation is good while being sad for other people.

And it was perfectly clear from the title what the content would be so if it was upsetting for others maybe best to scroll past

BonnesVacances · 09/02/2021 21:33

It's nice to read some positivity for a change. Ignore the miseries who think everyone has to be as unhappy as they are.

Thank you.