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In a really horrible situation here

129 replies

Realitea · 20/07/2021 20:50

I was asked if I could let in a repairman tomorrow to a friends house. They have Airbnb guests there but they have to go early due to the appliance breaking down
I was told they’d gone though
Went past there earlier and the guests were still there. After talking to them it turns out they’re leaving early because they’ve tested positive for covid. Wtf! I wasn’t warned and I was standing right there talking to them!
I told my friend and they apologised but they really want the appliance fixed and know the repairman won’t go in if there’s been covid in the house.
So I’m still expected to go in and this poor guy is too.
At the time I just said I will but I’m getting more and more annoyed about this. I don’t want to be part of this and put myself at risk.
Would it be wrong to just say tonight that actually I’m not ok with this?
I’ve been very anxious about getting covid and now feel like I’ve been tricked almost. Also if I have to isolate I’ll lose a lot of money as my job can’t be done from home and I’m self employed.

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QueenStromba · 20/07/2021 21:53

She's not your friend at all if she doesn't give a shit about your health or that of your family.

Wallywobbles · 20/07/2021 21:55

I think it's safe to clean after 24h. That's would the official advice is here. Obviously extra cleaning because doors, handles etc all need cleaning and disinfecting. Their are rental cleaning guides.

Pumpkinstace · 20/07/2021 21:55

My DD tested positive and I didn't catch it. We even shared a bed.

Hopefully you will be OK.

Pumpkintopf · 20/07/2021 21:58

That's dreadful of your 'friend' to put you in that situation.

LIZS · 20/07/2021 22:03

That is so disrespectful to set you and the repairer up. Will be fine by the weekend but "friend" can deal with alone until them. Are you due to be paid for this?

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Realitea · 20/07/2021 22:07

I will lose a lot of money but its more than that. The other people who provide work for me care about me as a person, I’m not just disposable to them. They wouldn’t ask me to do anything that put me at risk and they’re honest with me. So I won’t be working there again.

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olympicsrock · 20/07/2021 22:08

No way should you do it. Not safe and why would you put yourself and family at risk

Thewinterofdiscontent · 20/07/2021 22:08

Regardless of odds it’s a pretty shit thing to do.
I’d be angry. She’s obviously concerned about her cash flow but actually so are you…and she’s got the benefit of a property with or without guests.
Especially with someone at risk. I’d point it out to her in no uncertain terms thats she’s been really inconsiderate.

MaggieFS · 20/07/2021 22:11

Blimey, not much of a friend are they!

TheTeenageYears · 20/07/2021 22:11

The guests should have stayed on in the Airbnb for the isolation period. Travelling whilst knowingly positive is completely irresponsible even in a private vehicle. If they have an accident, break down or need a toilet stop on route they are going to come into contact with others. Your 'friend' is completely unreasonable not giving you the full facts. Airbnb have policies on this for both guests and hosts.

FflosFfantastig · 20/07/2021 22:12

Well done OP this was so irresponsible of your friend. You did exactly the right thing. I can't believe someone would ask this of you!

whataboutbob · 20/07/2021 22:13

Does she pay you on an ongoing basis for your services?

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Realitea · 20/07/2021 22:20

No it’s not a regular job with her luckily

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Realitea · 20/07/2021 22:20

Thanks to everyone who have replied it’s really made me feel more confident in being assertive!

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BlowDryRat · 20/07/2021 22:27

Well done OP. Your 'friend' lied to knowingly put you at risk.

PineappleWilson · 20/07/2021 22:33

We quarantine surfaces for 72 hours before touching so you should be ok to clean on Saturday if they've have already gone.

Eviethyme · 20/07/2021 22:35

Sewing as catching covid kills some people... Then yanbu

MadeForThis · 20/07/2021 22:35

Not telling you the guests were positive is unforgivable. She knowingly exposed you to direct contact with the virus.

EmJay19 · 20/07/2021 22:35

Really selfish of your friend. Don’t do it!

EmJay19 · 20/07/2021 22:35

Surely could wait until their stay was due to end?

Penny31 · 20/07/2021 22:40

Tell her now you’ve had contact you have to isolate and cannot clean at the weekend

tiredmama2020 · 20/07/2021 22:43

@Realitea Your “friend” is a twat 🙄 Id be letting the tradesman know the situation too! Then he can make his own decision if he wants to go in and work in the property before it’s been deep cleaned!

Micemakingclothes · 20/07/2021 22:44

If you know the name of the repair person they are using I would call and warn them. Not only are they at risk of exposure, but because of the nature of the job could carry the virus into the homes of all sorts of people.

Your “friends” are not good people

BrilliantBetty · 20/07/2021 22:50

Your friend is a dick for trying to trick you.

I wouldn't have gone either.

What has she said in response to your message?

me4real · 20/07/2021 22:58

IDK. The people with COVID won't be there anymore.

Youur friend shouldn'tve kept quiet about it, though.