I'm a TA working in an Infant School. We are currently on a rota system and I am only expected in for a couple of 4 hr shifts a week. I am OK with this for myself and immediate family, I get that it is important that we do our bit to support children who have Keyworker parents.
However I have 4 relatives who are all come under the elderly and vulnerable category, I am supporting them with shopping, prescriptions etc, also having a bit of social contact with a little chat at their door (well, 2m away from their door) when I've dropped off the shopping. They tell me that it means the world to them and I do believe it brightens their day a little to have some human contact with a family member. For context, I am the only relative living in their local area.
I am worried that I might pass on the virus to them, having been exposed to it at school, despite following all the guidelines to keep as safe as possible. I am also worried that if and when we as a family have to go into isolation, they will find life difficult for a little while.
Basically I feel torn between doing the right thing by my family and doing the right thing for my job.
Please be kind as I am struggling a great deal with this and knowing what the right choice is.
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Toomuchbubblebath · 26/03/2020 21:42
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