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March 13, 2020
vegannerdgirl:I’m a disabled, remote worker. My job was going to fire all the remote workers this...
I’m a disabled, remote worker. My job was going to fire all the remote workers this April, and we just got an extension for 6 months. Wonder why.
Funny how companies can find the means to let people work from home if they really want to.
Very often, the lowest paid jobs around are in customer service, which most often has to be done in person. It’s people in these positions who will suffer the most.
silentauroriamthereal:
So… how’s everybody doing?
I haven’t been on tumblr all day (work, errands,...
So… how’s everybody doing?
I haven’t been on tumblr all day (work, errands, rehearsal = my entire day). I work at a museum that gets international visitation every day, on the front lines (I work in the galleries themselves), aka I also get international exposure to absolutely everything. Yesterday, COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Today the first confirmed cases arrived in my city. North America is in panic mode and it’s scary as fuck. I’m absolutely swimming in anxiety - at one point today, I felt so nauseated I thought I was going to have to leave work either barfing or crying or both at once.
I’m not worried about catching the virus and dying. According to an article I read last week, around 70% of the world’s populace will probably get it (unless containment efforts get a lot more effective very quickly). Most of us won’t die from it, though. What I’m worried about is panic, widespread shortages, social isolation, the loss of work and pay, especially for part-time workers without benefits or any sort of protection. Without paid sick leave. Without people to look after their kids when schools close, as they’ve already started to. I worry about the ugliness that prompts people to buy 18 pallettes of toilet paper to resell online at a serious mark-up.
It feels like the end of the world and I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling intensely anxious about the coming weeks and months. I haven’t had a chance to see anything on my feed at all (and won’t before about Saturday, ugh), but I wanted to just check in and ask how the rest of you are doing? At least we folk in our online communities know that physical isolation =/= social isolation. We still have community. We still have each other. So let’s check in. How’s it going for you guys??
Reading all of your responses… sending love and strength to all of you. May we get through this, one way or another. *hugs you all tight*
March 12, 2020
So… how’s everybody doing?I haven’t been on tumblr all day (work, errands, rehearsal = my...
So… how’s everybody doing?
I haven’t been on tumblr all day (work, errands, rehearsal = my entire day). I work at a museum that gets international visitation every day, on the front lines (I work in the galleries themselves), aka I also get international exposure to absolutely everything. Yesterday, COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Today the first confirmed cases arrived in my city. North America is in panic mode and it’s scary as fuck. I’m absolutely swimming in anxiety - at one point today, I felt so nauseated I thought I was going to have to leave work either barfing or crying or both at once.
I’m not worried about catching the virus and dying. According to an article I read last week, around 70% of the world’s populace will probably get it (unless containment efforts get a lot more effective very quickly). Most of us won’t die from it, though. What I’m worried about is panic, widespread shortages, social isolation, the loss of work and pay, especially for part-time workers without benefits or any sort of protection. Without paid sick leave. Without people to look after their kids when schools close, as they’ve already started to. I worry about the ugliness that prompts people to buy 18 pallettes of toilet paper to resell online at a serious mark-up.
It feels like the end of the world and I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling intensely anxious about the coming weeks and months. I haven’t had a chance to see anything on my feed at all (and won’t before about Saturday, ugh), but I wanted to just check in and ask how the rest of you are doing? At least we folk in our online communities know that physical isolation =/= social isolation. We still have community. We still have each other. So let’s check in. How’s it going for you guys??
March 11, 2020
You know what I love? Sleep.You know what I never get enough of? Sleep.You know what conversation I...
You know what I love? Sleep.
You know what I never get enough of? Sleep.
You know what conversation I have with myself literally every work night? This one.
coloradoqueen:
kingofrunes:
yourshipsaregross:
disgustinganimal...
This is one of my favorite posts because that cat’s fucking name is fucking meatloaf
Let us just appreciate that this person’s dad didn’t know when they would be home and so he couldn’t plan for them to be able to join the family for dinner, but he knew with no doubts that dear sweet Meatloaf staying in that exact position for hours was an absolute in this scenario. Truly, that cat was named well.
one of my favorite posts on tumblr over the course of 5 fucking years.. clearly i need a life
Meatloaf is a reliable cat and did not steal the money for selfish reasons. A rare friend.
I love Meatloaf. :)
Bless Meatloaf
Reblog Money Meatloaf to get surprise $40
Well, now I have to reblog this money cat
dragonnan:
sgam76:
I’ve always loved that little “please” at...
I’ve always loved that little “please” at the end, complete with puppy eyes. That, right there, is the look he used on his mother at 6.
Followed by the offer to tell John about upcoming lottery numbers lol!
This is exactly why they’re so perfect together. He knows perfectly well that John is strong enough to stand up to him when Sherlock needs him to. Even when John secretly (but so obviously) thinks he’s adorable.
bdubs8807:
fr0fection:
gallusrostromegalus:
imgoingtogobackther...
@bbqequipmentfortheblind it’s me
B I G S N U G G L E
lmao oh my god this is the cutest thing he’s guiding his hand
Unmute, but be forewarned. He’s really freaking loud.
Kitty!
March 10, 2020
3,000 words into my next fic! :))) This one is going to be fun! It’s all plotted out already!
3,000 words into my next fic! :))) This one is going to be fun! It’s all plotted out already!
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