Anyone not feel comfortable returning to work?

[strawberrysummer19]

I just don't feel 100% about it, I work in an office where they have said we have to come in. When tier 4 was announced a lot of people I know have closed and are working from home but my company aren't allowing it

I have a 6 year old and I took her out of school a week before Christmas as there was so many illnesses then one case of Covid in the last week so I am glad I did. I used up all my leave doing this so I have no leave left only what I will accrue. They didn't seem particularly happy but at the end of the day I felt it was the right thing to do as we were seeing family but then ended up not doing so after the announcement.

I haven't spoken to them yet I was waiting to see how I feel but it's making me very anxious.

The environment I work in is very boisterous, male dominated and where one person was off with a cough and they were talked about in the office that they were ' faking it' my boss also talks about Covid as if it's a scam it's actually quite uncomfortable so I just keep my self to my self about that matter as everyone has their own opinion but that is not mine

There's a handful of people and it is ' Covid safe' I guess, hand gel at our desks and washing down equipment with wipes after we've used it etc but not everyone does this and we are supposed to be 2m away but the office is small and I don't feel it is Covid safe particularly although suppose so grounds to state it isn't when they have posters up, gel etc - I don't know why I don't feel this is enough.

I felt it in December and I thought having 2 weeks off would make me feel different and want to return in January but as I say I feel worse but no real justification

We are starting ivf soon and I just feel I don't need to be stressing about things I don't need to. I think if I feel more safe being in the office or working from home I would be fine as I want to work it isn't that

Everyone I know friends and family are even furlough or wfh and I just wish I could
I even asked at Christmas if I can do my work at home which is possible but my boss doesn't like the thought of it which I guess is fair enough

Just wondered if anyone else felt the same and could help talk through with me?

I've even applied for other jobs ones that state wfh for the foreseeable as I am that unhappy

Thanks for reading x

You have my sympathies OP. Maybe try searching elsewhere but incredibly difficult times to look for a job.

No I don't mind at all...but then again I work in a sterile lab environment.
Temperatures are taken at the door.
Masks are mandatory in all areas - except in canteen when eating.
Sanitizer is everywhere.

That being said...most ppl are actually working from home. Only essential operational and those needed are on site (I work in the lab).

Thanks @Themanofmydreams yes I am doing so hopefully something will come up

That's good then @Themanofmydreams sounds like that's very safe

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