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You’re not paranoid. They’re stupid.
Not paranoid. Do not succumb to coercion. If you’re not okay with getting Covid, do not do things that could get you infected. No matter who pressures you, they will not have to suffer if you get the virus, only you will
Do you think there's any legitimate reason to feel safer now than you did 6 or 12 months ago? I personally don't.
Lol what? Did “we” learn that from all of the deaths??
You have to do what's right for you. In the last two months or so I've started being less careful but I wouldn't try to pressure anyone who feels differently.
Let’s say it again, louder, for the people in the back. Social distancing is not just about protecting yourself. It is about fighting the pandemic on a societal level. Every tiny act of selfishness puts lives at risk and prolongs the global economic impact of this virus (which -news flash- impacts you personally). If you are not distancing, you are the problem. History will not look kindly on those among us who chose their own immediate happiness over the well being of the world and the actual lives of their fellow humans.
Paranoia implies a fear of unreal or unrealistic threats. Pretty sure the threat is real and your solution mitigates the risk so... sounds like your friends are jerks.
Just because we're bored of the pandemic does not mean it's over by any measure.
You’re not alone!
Rising Star
Keep yourself safe. You’re also not “home free” as a vaccinated individual.
You need new friends
I’m the same way!
Not paranoid. You’re doing the right thing, sorry it’s a lonely experience for you.
I know people who were infected with Covid-19 and were miserable for 5 days. I know people who were miserable for 6 days but took months to get their stamina (walk to the car) back. I know a family that all caught it (2 parents, 4 children), and someone who’s a freekin mess still, most recent side effects are loss of hair and a tooth.
Also it isn’t only about you. You can catch it, not experience symptoms but give it to someone else.
The vaccine is good for the original strain. There are new strains that are more communicable.
It would be a tragedy to get sick or pass the virus along after taking precautions for nearly a year.
Your friends seem not to take this seriously which is why it’s even more important that you do.
Not paranoid. I know 5 people murdered by Covid spreaders
Asking someone to wear a mask and follow social distancing is a lot like saying no when someone offers you a drink at a party. Most people will be cool with it. People who make fun of you or keep pushing you on it... well, you probably don’t want to be friends with that person.
Not paranoid. We have to remain vigilant. It doesn’t get less contagious the longer we live with it —it just gets harder because of social pressure. Stay strong & save lives OP.
Stay safe. One of my friends got it at her uncle’s funeral and ended up hospitalized for 10 days. In her 30s and good health up to then. She’s home now and recovering slowly, but why risk it? Additionally my bro=in=law got it, was not sick enough for hospital but was pretty miserable, but by delivering groceries to his mother gave it to her and she is in hospital now. You don’t want to be the reason someone else dies.
Some of my friends are being insensitive and rude to me about this too. Guess who I won’t be inviting to my home real soon after vaccines are done...
You are being smart AND, by preventing spread, you are doing your part to protect society overall and those who are vulnerable and/or don’t have the privilege of self isolating. You are following WHO guidelines, the advice of epidemiologists, and pleas of medical professionals. Your friends are in denial or are just plain selfish and are giving you a hard time because you doing what’s right makes them question their own poor judgment. People who break rules are causing DEATHS and mutant strains that increase the likelihood that the pandemic lasts much longer than 2021. Stay strong! You’re doing this for your own health and so that we can all get through this sooner!
Your health your decision. Good friends should not even question your choices.
I’m with you, PwC, and I don’t think you’re being paranoid at all.
No, I’m not in a high risk group, so I’d probably be fine even if I got it — but I don’t want to transmit it to someone else who wouldn’t, and I don’t want to contribute to the unchecked spread. And given everything we don’t yet know about long COVID, and how many non-high risk people have gotten way sicker than expected, I’m not taking unnecessary chances. I’ve gone on outdoor, masked walks with my best friend (and we’re in the Northeast 🥶) but otherwise, it’s a lot of Zoom and phone calls.
I made the decision to socialize in person only with people who would pay my medical bills or take care of me if I am sick with Covid. That list contains only one name, moi! Nobody’s in person company is worth risking Covid for me.