I wanted to gather some perspective before I raise it with DH. I'm prepared to be told I'm being ridiculous of course and if that is the majority vote then I'll put it to bed.
I'm in the vulnerable category and am fortunate enough to be able to work from home for the foreseeable. DH cannot work from home as he works hands-on in a busy London supermarket. We have children, one of which is also in the vulnerable category.
He's off at the moment as I've had something that may have been covid but probably isn't. I don't have the signature symptoms so I'm not going to become complacent and assume I'm now immune. I'm still extremely worried about the pandemic for all of us.
Had he not been in a public facing role which puts him at high risk of catching this then of course I wouldn't be entertaining the thought.
He's due to return to work on 2nd April and I've been wondering whether it's safer for the family that he doesn't and I was contemplating raising the possibility of him quitting his job, if he would consider it.
We can survive on my income for a few months, it'll be tighter than we're used to but not impossible. After rent we will have approx £800 for the month and I know many have to survive on less. We are sensible with money and could budget accordingly.
My rationale is that it won't be difficult for him to find another job when things have settled down and he wouldn't be throwing away years of career progression. He's well aware that he's just a number to the boss and he doesn't feel as though he's treat with respect or valued at the best of times.
He might not agree, in which case fair enough I guess, but AIBU to raise the possibility?