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I wear mine and will continue to do so! I rather wear it and be on cautionary side and protect myself and family then not. Not even just from Covid but you just never know. Plus I noticed that wearing mine a few (just a few) more people started to as well.
I rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Huh? Those who are at risk are the ones who can’t be vaccinated— immunocompromised, co-morbidities, infants, etc.
About a year ago I walked away from a potential job because I was told that masks were not allowed to be worn in the office when I showed up to and interview wearing a face mask. My grandma is diabetic and her 90s so I was not going to risk her health for a job.
I did get a job just a month after that at an amazing company which is completely remote, provides better health insurance and allows me to have a flexible schedule without supervisors breathing down my neck.
I’ve been that dude with the mask, I’ve been confronted a few times by some political debate me bros, but I just earnestly tell them “I just like the smell of my breathe” and it usually short circuits their whole plan of attack and they leave me alone
I tell them I am a hirsute woman…
As someone that lives in Florida, I thought COVID ended a year ago
Pro
The FB AI/ML algorithm is “reporting” people at an alarming rate these days. I got “reported” for something the other day and sent a note asking why and received a reply that it was an “accident” caused by their machines. When I saw the comment that was supposedly reported it was clear that it wasn’t reported by an actual human. (Off topic, I know, but figured I’d chime in on the reporting thing).
I wouldn't judge anyone for it. You have reasons. Personal preference
Pro
You shouldn’t have to explain yourself to anyone. You have your reasons and they’re really no one else’s business.
Rising Star
I wear it. I stopped caring what people thought of me after high school. Especially when it comes to safety.
This is basically my view. I am not going to risk my or my family’s health because of what other people may or may not think.
Wow this thread is super surprising! I just want to voice my support for you and all the immunocompromised people and people caring for immunocompromised people.
This is a really challenging time for us with mounting pressure to be back in office and to join in on social events etc.
I’m finding there is very little consideration for personal comfort levels or safety. This is literally a life and death scenario for some of us and some of our loved ones. Comments like “what did you do before masks to protect your wife” are really fucking thick.
I think wear your mask and stay true to your boundaries. But for all those non-mask wearers, we’re not freaks! Most of us just have life circumstances that force us to be more cautious. Have some compassion.
Pro
A2 - in OR they are worried about the inside of your body getting an infection. We I don’t walk around daily with open wounds. Science does tell us that open wounds are easily susceptible to infection. Surgeons wear a mask to actually reduce chance of bacterial infections, not viruses
I wear a mask if I see other people wearing masks. It doesn’t cause me significant discomfort and it makes them feel a lot more comfortable
We should take care of each other in these unprecedented times. Be considerate to other people 😊
Pro
You do you if it makes you feel bette, however the data clearly shows COVID is no where close to as dangerous as it was. At this point asking removing mask mandates is clearly the right call. Asking population to wear masks indefinitely was never realistic
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People don't seem to understand that precovid, most of Asia wore masks during flu seasons out of respect for others. It's so disappointing that people have to shame others for their personal choice to wear a mask and protect the vulnerable people in their lives. So much for respecting people's freedoms, eh?🙄 Sorry you're in this situation.
Because I'm pregnant my team is extra careful around me when I do come into the office. That's the work culture of respect and thoughtfulness that I want to be in.
That cover photo is hilarious. 4 masked girls trying to insulate themselves by masking, yet hanging out interacting with one another. I did take a look at this article (written pre-pandemic btw). The “studies” about social insulation are sketch, not referenced but linked to an article which includes one single quote from a mother about her daughter. I call “outliers”. There will always be people who follow trends for weird reasons. But this article supports what MM1 is saying that many people mask up out of respect and to protect others.
I have cancer, so I wear mine. As some have said, it’s not just for COVID. My chemo has wiped out all antibodies from childhood vaccines, so I have to get all of those again. That puts me at risk for everything from COVID to Polio. Mask were a requirement for my treatment regime before COVID.
A persons health decisions should be up to them. I feel more comfortable wearing a mask, so I’m going to do it. My wife is perfectly healthy, but wears one to protect me. If you have a loved one you feel you should protect, don’t let others sway you. You’d be the one left to deal with the what-ifs, not them.
It can depend on what treatments you do. Which therapy, intensity, target, etc.
Catching anything is of great concern when going through this, as you know. Thanks for the well wishes. Thoughts and prayers being sent your way for your daughter and family! Hope the rest of treatment goes well and no more infections.
As someone recovering from cancer, and a small baby at home, I’m basically wearing the mask anywhere I’m outside of my house. I’ve been physically at the office numerous times, and nearly every single time I’m the only one with a mask on. I’ve felt that same pressure, but at the same time I don’t really care. God forbid I were to get sick, or even worse being it home, none of them are going to come to my rescue. You have responsibilities, so you take care of your priorities first.
I’m surprised your still consenting going back into an office. COVID is far from over and you’d have to be out of your mind to agree to go into an office everyday over some companies lease
Chief
EY3 people dont "accept the risks", they are forced to take the risks or die homeless and penniless.
In many places I’m the only one masking. I’m also the only creative not doing any in person meetings (we are still work from home). Last week there was a big meeting and I’ve done all the creative for it, I didn’t go as it was in person.
You can explain your situation, people should be understanding. It’s possible there’s others that felt obligated to unmask to fit in. I have a heart condition so since the beginning of this I switched to wfh and was careful; now my daughter is currently going through chemo so we are severely isolating.
As a non-mask wearer, no one cares if you’re wearing a mask. Hyper-political people might. If they’re rude about it, screw them, who cares?
Wear it, what’s the easier thing, dealing with peer pressure or a sick family member?
As the quote goes, others (coworkers in this case) think about you a lot less than you think they do.
Love that quote.
Chief
Use your mask. I wear one at work. Why do you even care? They're going to get offended with your mask? They will hate you for protecting your family? Your mask is your choice.
Chief
Prove it. Isolate masks from all other variants impacting infection and prove masks weren't efficient. Prove it with real data. If you don't bring me real data, I don't give a d. about your opinion. Not in a million years.
You don’t need to explain a damn thing to anyone. You do you and if others have issues with it, it’s a “them” problem.
It's funny how the "my body, my choice" argument suddenly switches when they see people decide to keep wearing masks. Seems like the same ppl have contradictory views on what that phrase means. Sigh...
Rising Star
Cool I’m literally not allowed in the office to support my team because I made a different choice. I stand by my choice, I’m healthy, and I’m posing literally no elevated risk to anybody. This is abundantly scientifically clear.
The idea that anyone would even say anything to a colleague about wearing a mask when it’s clearly become socially commonplace is 100x the victimization complex than I’ve got.
Rising Star
What steps did you take to protect your wife and kids pre-Covid?
Pro
Life insurance doesn’t protect you or your kids, ASM1.