I suppose, this all just makes me aware of how much lots of people expect to be fully in control of everything in their day and how unable and unwilling to accept things happening that change their plans, they are.
I guess our lives are mostly very well ordered and scheduled. And for most people the vaccine has been very well ordered and scheduled too. Most people report being in and out within 30 minutes. But gvien 53m to give x2 and a HUGE logistical exercise in terms of vaccine and staff, there will be delays sometimes and I'd have thought people would understand that and accept it, especially in light of the importance of people getting the jab, and how far ahead than the majority of the world we are.
But I see loads of moaning (like the basis of this thread) about all kinds of things, rather than the initial thought being to say 'wow, I'm eligible to book' or 'I had my jab today and am thrilled' but instead to moan that appointments aren't at the local centre, or that a 30 minute journey is necessary, or that another area has got ahead of their area.
It seems to me that this is the one time (or two as there are 2 jabs) when people are asked to do something that might create some kind of inconvenience for them. Yes, they might have to travel to the centre, yes there might be a delay and they have to wait longer than expected. Yes, they might have to plan ahead and arrange some childcare or some transport or brave the weather or whatever.....are these things really a BIG deal, in the context of a pandemic, that warrant being furious and pisssed off? Again, it's just this issue of per selctice in my mind.
And before anyone points out again that transport can be difficult for people, I know that and so does the government and there are local services that can provide transport fee of charge to anyone who needs it and jabs are available 7 days a week and centres have been open to 8pm. It might require a bit if planning to sort childcare, but if you've got possible appointments available 7 days a week and until 8pm it really can be arranged with a but of planning.
What things do people feel would be worth queuing for and be willing to do it without being pissed off, and fave some kind of personal inconvenience, if it's not for this? Or is it that life should never ever involve any possible inconvenience at all?