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Should I go back to work in this situation?

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Trojancheese · 01/03/2022 22:23

I've been in my new job (that can't be done from home as it's customer facing) for a matter of months. I tested positive for covid yesterday on an lft and have minor cold like symptoms.
My manager told me I could still go in as per the new regulations or I could stay home if I felt unwell enough. However, now my symptoms are starting to subside I keep thinking I should go back to work as it's both a new job and my symptoms are lessening.
If I'm completely honest I really do not want to because if I'm testing positive I could pass it on, but then my partner thinks I should go if I don't feel bad especially because I'm within my probationary period.
I'm stuck here and I really want to do the right thing but I also don't want to lose my new job, I really need it!
Would I BU to stay off work even if my symptoms are mild or disappear until I test negative?

OP posts:
ExactlyThis · 02/03/2022 07:25

It’s no longer law to stay home but the message is still to stay at home Confused

Donson · 02/03/2022 07:25

If my colleague came in with covid I would be pissed off.. i was testing negative after 5 days.

wingscrow · 02/03/2022 07:43

Why would you want to go in and risk infecting colleagues and clients?

The change is regulations is absolutely bonkers...

Stay in until you get a negative test.

I am a manager and I don't want anyone in my team to come in if they have Covid! It does not make any sense to risk infecting the rest of the staff and clients.

Johnson ended the isolation rule to try to distract from Partygate, not because it makes any sense from a health point of view...

wingscrow · 02/03/2022 07:43

This should read 'change in regulations'...

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