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Even NHS workers and teachers can't follow the rules.

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whatsbinhappnin · 30/10/2020 20:22

In a tier 2 area. Should add I'm also an NHS worker.

Friend 1- NHS worker working with immunocompromised children. Went with 4 friends (none of whom live together) to a spa for the day last weekend in another town. This weekend is going over to another friends house.

Friend 2- teacher. Went with a group of friends on a trip to the country (They don't live together) last week. Went on a date with someone she's been seeing for a month last night.

Friend 3- teacher. Asked if she could come over to mine. I said no, we're in tier 2. She then started asking for recommendations for UK trips as she wants to go away this half term!

I really despair Sad

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StealthPolarBear · 30/10/2020 20:47

Why couldn't friend 3go away during half term?

TheRuleofStix · 30/10/2020 20:49

I’m a teacher. Following the rules to the letter. Your point is?

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whatsbinhappnin · 30/10/2020 20:50

@StealthPolarBear they are going with people they don't live with and are in a tier 2 area

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Itisasecret · 30/10/2020 20:51

And?

NerrSnerr · 30/10/2020 20:52

I work for the NHS and most people are following the rules. A few months back one doctor had symptoms, took a Covid test but felt better so went to a work lunch thing before the results came back and of course it was positive.

StealthPolarBear · 30/10/2020 20:53

Ah. That's not clear in your op and there's nothing stopping people in tier 2 going away as a household.

knackersknockersknickers · 30/10/2020 20:53

Ooh can I mark my own bingo card...
you're like one of those German informants

Qqwweerrtty · 30/10/2020 20:53

The NHS is the biggest employer in the UK so not surprising a few of them are bending the rules.

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whatsbinhappnin · 30/10/2020 20:54

@stealth sorry I got bored typing on my phone and autocorrect was driving me mad Grin

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Hercwasonaroll · 30/10/2020 20:54

Maybe because they are in high risk jobs. It’s ok for teachers to be around 400 kids a day mask
Free but not safe for them to go over to a friends house?

This

MoreHairyThanScary · 30/10/2020 20:54

I think the general public's respect for the rules dimmed somewhat when senior government figures very obviously failed to follow the rules....

NailsNeedDoing · 30/10/2020 20:57

If it’s ok for their health to be risked for their jobs then it’s ok for them to choose to take lesser risks in their own time.

Jericoo · 30/10/2020 20:58

It's guidance, not rules, right? So people can do what they want.

Anotheruser02 · 30/10/2020 21:12

I thought we were past this crap now. It's all a bit "my neighbour went out twice today" isn't it. As for people not being allowed to date ffs people need affection stop looking if it annoys you.

Serengetiqueen · 30/10/2020 21:15

She then started asking for recommendations for UK trips as she wants to go away this half term! ....think that’s ok along as she goes to a Tier 2 or Tier 1 place.

Nicknacky · 30/10/2020 21:16

ThePlatypusAlwaysTriumphs I might be missing something but what did that parent do wrong unless they went somewhere that they should have quarantined from or are from an area where travel isn’t allowed?

Barbie222 · 30/10/2020 21:18

Right, so three different people you know took some actions that were all within guidelines, if I read that right? That's all there is to see here?

Dryshampooandcoffee · 30/10/2020 21:23

Why should NHS staff and teachers be held to a higher standard?? They aren’t saints, just humans!

stayingaliveisawayoflife · 30/10/2020 21:25

I'm a teacher and the furthest away I have been from my house this half term has been my classroom. As a key holder I can go in by myself. Actually I do wish I could have gone to see my family or gone somewhere, anywhere but tier 2 and personal circumstances meant I was stuck at home. I'm sure when I get burnt out in the next half term which will be as manic as the first I will regret doing more to just get away.

I know the rules are important but so is good mental health. If you can break rules like no inessential travel without impacting on others I can see why people might do it.

BBCONEANDTWO · 30/10/2020 21:29

Even politicians can't follow the rules - probably MOST people aren't actually.

ThePlatypusAlwaysTriumphs · 30/10/2020 21:31

nicknacky we are in Scotland, so advised not to travel, and we are in an area that is tier 3 . Mixing households is banned.

Nicknacky · 30/10/2020 22:20

ThePlatypusAlwaysTriumphs

I’m Scotland too. So they did nothing wrong then and didn’t breach any laws, just advice? The tiers have only just came in.

I went on holiday two weeks ago too.

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whatsbinhappnin · 30/10/2020 22:31

Completely understand lockdowns are bad for mental health. So is losing loved ones and/or colleagues to the virus.

For all those saying it's fine because they're 'only human', would you be say the same if it was your child with no immune system they were caring for?

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ohthegoats · 30/10/2020 22:46

I've decided that since the rules seem to change every 10 minutes, I'm going to reduce my social stuff and family stuff, but other than that since I'm still going to work, the only thing I can do is work hard to keep my class bubble 'safe'. So that's what I'm doing. If that means I happen to be away with my parents at the moment, then ah well. We waited 6 days after school ended before coming away. All decided the risk was worth it.

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