Anyone else prefer it now to before?

road_high

Kalico92 wrote: »

Definitely cant say I'm loving it tbh,

Myself and herself were in London and came back just before the spike to be closer to family (self isolating away once we got in of course)

But working for a UK based company I've been told that I can't work abroad for tax and risk purposes so I'm on de facto unpaid leave now not knowing if the job will be there after this and in limbo between countries.

100% admit this is very small in the grand scheme of other peoples issues. Just hoping this isn't another 2008 and years of recovery for Irish people all over again.

There are nice moments of non hustle and bustle but I think most people cant fully enjoy that in the face of house uncertainty

Seems harsh- I’ve worked for U.K. divisions of international companies )Ireland is often attached to the U.K.). Granted my work is in Ireland and I’ve been paid either via a sister entity here or through the likes of DeLoitte via our own payroll in England.
Can they not just make an exception? If you can work from home and communicate then I don’t see what the big deal is whether your in lockdown in England or Ireland it’s the same thing

road_high

road_high wrote: »

Seems harsh- I’ve worked for U.K. divisions of international companies )Ireland is often attached to the U.K.). Granted my work is in Ireland and I’ve been paid either via a sister entity here or through the likes of DeLoitte via our own payroll in England.
Can they not just make an exception? If you can work from home and communicate then I don’t see what the big deal is whether your in lockdown in England or Ireland it’s the same thing

Yeah I thought it was uncharacteristic of the company as they were always a great crowd to work for. Line Manager is trying to push for an exception as myself and a colleague from Portugal are in the same boat but it's been nearly 2 weeks now. It's left a bit of a bitter taste in our mouths.
The policy is no appetite for any work outside of the UK so being based in Dublin it's not been great.

never_mind

I’m loving the community spirit and working from home and having time to do things I love.

I’m not loving bitter keyboard warriors spreading panic by looking at too much Sky News.

storker

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

June is very optimistic. Also the weather was horrible last June!

I imagine that if people can get out and about again in June the weather will be less of a concern for a change.

Eric Cartman

If we could keep the traffic levels, child bans in shops and peoples enthsiasm for home improvement it would be great, but by christ i want my pub and air travel back

The chan chan man

Overall, no.. But....

There’s less road noise
I can head birds singing outside for the first time ever in where i live now due to road noise
I’m seeing my kids more
We’re spending family time together
MSTeams meeting in work are way more efficient than a 2 hour drive to Limerick
People are baking, playing hopskotch, painting

There is definitely a simpler way of life vibe around at the moment - and I for one love that particular aspect of it. Not a big fan of the whole granny’s dying thing though..

PhilOssophy

Am I alone that in a way I am enjoying the lockdown? I don't need to go sit with a bunch of people I don't really like very much 5 days a week, I have literally zero commitments for my time at the weekend, I enjoy where I live so staying within 2km isn't a massive ask, etc.

I definitely feel less stressed and more relaxed than I have for a very long time, the need to constantly be somewhere is now gone for a while, and while I miss seeing my family, aside from that I don't really care if this lockdown ends or not any time soon.

If the lockdown is extended next week, I could not care less. Am I alone?

(I would caveat this thread by saying that I am only referring to the lockdown, rather than the awful things that are going on to cause this lockdown).

Charlie19

It's actually driving me Bananas, I miss going places and getting active. I like walking in different locations.

I miss work.

I miss my barber.

We've had the best possible weather for the months of April and March you could ask for whilst stuck within of 2K from the house, it's absolute torture.

stephenjmcd

No, I'd like some structure back to my day. Working from home is not for me, much prefer the office environment.

Want to see family amongst other things.

I was supportive of everything at the start, now I'm just annoyed at the clear lack of planning from the government and the HSE

Kerry25x

It'll make very little difference to my own life. I'm still going in to work as usual which I'm very thankful for. I'm also in close contact with Covid-19 patients through my job so I couldn't risk going out socialising or visiting family even if all restrictions were lifted next week.

However, I'd like to see us in a position where restrictions could be eased for mental health reasons, the economy and so on.

Tork

Working from home doesn't bother me because we have good technology and communication in place. I'm having no trouble with the structure of the day either because I keep the same hours as I would if I was in work.

Two things I am finding tough are the restrictions on going anywhere (especially with that glorious run of weather we've had) and being cooped up in a neighbourhood with lots of other people who are in the same boat. With everyone suddenly being home all the time and confined to their back gardens, it has got much noisier around here. Perversely, I'm looking forward to the upcoming bad weather just to quieten things down during the daytime.

LessOutragePlz

Sick to death of it at this stage I'll be ending the lockdown myself on the 6th of May if the government doesn't!

Pretzill

I work from home, away from family, live rurally so things have hardly changed at all, bar the underlying worry surrounding the pandemic and a mild case of agoraphobia I have developed in the shops

But today I found myself researching things to do online and they all involved group pursuits - and although there's some free concerts, and theatre etc online it's just not the same as being there - or being able to walk about and browse shops even - only simple things.

However I will probably wait until a good while after restrictions have been fully lifted before I throw myself back at the world. So in that respect I'm not getting any real benefit from it but I'm certainly not freaking out by the restrictions.

helimachoptor

This week (i know its only Monday) has been tough.

Kids are bored of seeing the same walks/cycles
haven't been bringing kids to the shops, so its basically forced walks/cycles or play in garden. No friends/cousins. Wave to my mam from the car.

Neighbours are in their 70s and have been cocooning (I've been getting their shopping) this weekend they said **** it, and they were out walking and going to the shops.

Everyone has had enough

Atlantic Dawn

I do like the q at the checkouts now not having someone reeking of stale piss up the back of me.

MadYaker

You may enjoy an extremely limited life. Most people don't. You'll happily stay within 2k of your house for the rest of your life? Get real.

niallo27

MadYaker wrote: »

You may enjoy an extremely limited life. Most people don't. You'll happily stay within 2k of your house for the rest of your life? Get real.

That's harsh, if he or she is happy in their own company then each to their own. I myself hate the lockdown, I'm cracking up but I understand some people may be content.

saabsaab

LessOutragePlz wrote: »

Sick to death of it at this stage I'll be ending the lockdown myself on the 6th of May if the government doesn't!

How are you planning to do that if no hardly anyone else does?

Pretzill

MadYaker wrote: »

You may enjoy an extremely limited life. Most people don't. You'll happily stay within 2k of your house for the rest of your life? Get real.

Extremely harsh perspective - how do you know what is limiting in the form of anyone's lifestyle - some people are finding not getting their usual takeaway limiting as they move off their arse from Netflix to the back garden.

I would say many people might look at their lifestyles before and after lockdown and make changes based on that, however small. But castigating someone for enjoying a bit of headspace...

Mac_Lad71

I really miss sport on tv...swimming regularly and playing golf. Have been walking within 2 km of the house and fed up it now. I try to avoid other people anyway so social or physical distancing doesn't bother me. I too prefer when it rains as i enjoy the peace and quiet it brings.

jos28

I've enjoyed aspects of it, I don't mind working from home but I miss the craic in work.
I'm lucky that my daily cycle/walks are in nice places but I'm bored with them and would love to go further.
Mostly I really miss family and friends. I can't wait to have them over for dinner and a few drinks. I've seen my adult children from a distance but I'd love a hug.
April is my favourite time of year and I was really looking forward to it. Had a roundy birthday that's on hold, had 2 trips away that have been cancelled. Feel a bit disappointed that May is just here and it's as if April was a non event.
If the lockdown is extended I'll do as I'm told but I'd really hope they release the reins a bit.

Abba987

I hate it. I miss my family (elderlyish) and friends. I was never mad about going out but i will never turn it down again
On the plus side people are actually respecting the personal space of others. I hope that stays on

Tork

I'd dearly love that 2km lockdown to be removed but I think we all know what would happen if they did that. It'd be back to back traffic at seaside resorts and the guards closing the car parks in Glendalough again.

LessOutragePlz

saabsaab wrote: »

How are you planning to do that if no hardly anyone else does?

By going further than 2km from my house because I can't exactly just go breaking into businesses that are closed.

statesaver

LessOutragePlz wrote: »

Sick to death of it at this stage I'll be ending the lockdown myself on the 6th of May if the government doesn't!

A born rebel we have here :pac:

CelticRambler

Pretzill wrote: »

I work from home, away from family, live rurally so things have hardly changed at all ...

Pretty much the same here, although I work away when I work (and can still work if I want to). Since my last shopping trip over two weeks ago, I've seen/spoken to a grand total of one person (delivery driver) which is about average at the best of times; the rest of my conversations are online/WhatsApp as they always have been.

My social life is restricted to the weekends at the best of times, and usually requires a round trip of anything up to 300km, so it's been just as easy to not get organised to go out these last few weeks and spend time doing other things instead.

It's been interesting observing who amongst my circle of family and friends and miscellaneous acquaintances is dependent on interactions with (lots of) other people for their apparent happiness.

stateofflux

PhilOssophy wrote: »

Am I alone that in a way I am enjoying the lockdown? I don't need to go sit with a bunch of people I don't really like very much 5 days a week, I have literally zero commitments for my time at the weekend, I enjoy where I live so staying within 2km isn't a massive ask, etc.

I definitely feel less stressed and more relaxed than I have for a very long time, the need to constantly be somewhere is now gone for a while, and while I miss seeing my family, aside from that I don't really care if this lockdown ends or not any time soon.

If the lockdown is extended next week, I could not care less. Am I alone?

(I would caveat this thread by saying that I am only referring to the lockdown, rather than the awful things that are going on to cause this lockdown).

Give it a few months and you may not feel the same way. I am very chilled at the moment and dont mind the change of pace. But not forever. It is effectively a low security luxury prison sentence.

endacl

I’m finding it grand. Plenty to be getting on with, weather is good, still getting paid.

Don’t like the fact that I can’t head off and wander, but there’ll be plenty of wandering to come.

radiotrickster

I was supposed to hand in my notice next Tuesday to leave the job I hate to focus on freelancing. It’s been my plan for months now. The past few months have been horrible financially to save as much as I could and get myself out of there as quick as possible.

In the past month, the budget for freelancers in the company I was planning to work for has been slashed so that’s not a viable plan anymore.

I’m stuck indefinitely in this job, in a completely different field. The only good thing is I can keep building up my savings for when I do get to make that leap. The bad news is, if there’s a terrible recession coming like everyone is talking about, then I’m not sure I’ll be able to do it.

Downlinz

I've no problem with the restrictions since I can work from home and most of my interaction with friends and family is through social media normally so it's not much different. It's a pity to lose the nights out and sports games but I've plenty else to do so I'm not missing them that much.

The part I don't like is some of the changed behaviour from the public because of the lockdown. I notice even driving to the supermarket that random walkers are starring at me much more as if they're judging whether my journey is essential or not and in the supermarket I've noticed people taking a glance at my trolley for the same reason. That sort of thing I could definitely live without.

krissovo

I usually travel 25 weeks of the year Monday to Thursday so I am really enjoying my time with my family. We have great routine now and all of us could do this quite happily for a few weeks more, even until after the summer. I hope they keep international travel under restriction for a good while longer as I rethink my working strategy.

Macker1

I will miss the great improvements in driving around. Feck all traffic and a pleasure to drive now to and from work.

Beasty

Threads merged

trapp

I've thought hard about how to respond to this thread.

I can understand how there might be benefits to the situation for some people.

However I would strongly urge anyone who has enjoyed the situation, especially anyone in their 20s or 30s to not limit themselves to living in such a way once the crisis has gone.

We all only get one shot at life.

Why spend it in such a lonely, isolated way?

Believe it or not people can be wonderful.

Travel, meet people, help people - there is no better feeling than helping someone or doing something for someone else, enjoy and relish every second of your life because there is no going back.

I know it's a cliche but when you're old and looking back on your life you won't fondly remember the days you spend walking around on your own or sitting at home watching netflix

Life is for living and use this crisis to show you how short life can be.

Every day passed watching netflix is a day you won't get back.

Roger the cabin boy

Atm, Yes.

Ask me again in a month's time when we are all destitute and unemployed...

Ich liebe Berlin

I'm hating every minute of this. I'm an "essential" worker so still working but staff morale is very low and work is not a nice place be at the moment. I travel abroad at least six times a year so have absolutely nothing to look forward to. Life is a living hell right now. Anybody enjoying this must lead a very limited existence.

Ave Sodalis

Ich liebe Berlin wrote: »

I'm hating every minute of this. I'm an "essential" worker so still working but staff morale is very low and work is not a nice place be at the moment. I travel abroad at least six times a year so have absolutely nothing to look forward to. Life is a living hell right now. Anybody enjoying this must lead a very limited existence.

On one hand, I'm sorry you're struggling with this. On the other hand, that last line makes me lose a considerable amount of sympathy for you. There are many reasons why people are enjoying it. This includes having a stressful life beforehand and the change of pace has removed a lot of that stress. There are also those complaining about being bored, but there are people who can always find something to do. Some people might have been despairing at the state of humanity and seeing how people pulled together through this has given them hope. Other people just continue to focus on the fact this way of living at the moment is the safest way for everyone and that is enough to keep them content.
You might think life is a living hell right now, other people have a much stricter view on what "living hell" is, and it doesn't include not being able to travel abroad 6 times a year...

trapp

Ave Sodalis wrote: »

On one hand, I'm sorry you're struggling with this. On the other hand, that last line makes me lose a considerable amount of sympathy for you. There are many reasons why people are enjoying it. This includes having a stressful life beforehand and the change of pace has removed a lot of that stress. There are also those complaining about being bored, but there are people who can always find something to do. Some people might have been despairing at the state of humanity and seeing how people pulled together through this has given them hope. Other people just continue to focus on the fact this way of living at the moment is the safest way for everyone and that is enough to keep them content.
You might think life is a living hell right now, other people have a much stricter view on what "living hell" is, and it doesn't include not being able to travel abroad 6 times a year...

Anyone enjoying a global pandemic with many people dying and lives and livelihoods being destroyed needs to have a long chat with themselves.

How anyone could enjoy a situation causing worldwide devastation is beyond me.

Anyone was welcome to sign on and watch netflix all days before the pandemic.

Why didn't they if they enjoy it so much??

Ave Sodalis

trapp wrote: »

Anyone enjoying a global pandemic with many people dying and lives and livelihoods being destroyed needs to have a long chat with themselves.

How anyone could enjoy a situation causing worldwide devastation is beyond me.

Anyone was welcome to sign on and watch netflix all days before the pandemic.

Why didn't they if they enjoy it so much??

Absolutely nobody, not a single soul, is saying they're enjoying people dying. This thread is very clearly referring to the lifestyle people are now living, not the global pandemic itself. Good grief...

SCOOP 64

trapp wrote: »

Anyone enjoying a global pandemic with many people dying and lives and livelihoods being destroyed needs to have a long chat with themselves.

How anyone could enjoy a situation causing worldwide devastation is beyond me.

Anyone was welcome to sign on and watch netflix all days before the pandemic.

Why didn't they if they enjoy it so much??

They were not getting €350 a week to stay at home before the pandemic.

trapp

Ave Sodalis wrote: »

Absolutely nobody, not a single soul, is saying they're enjoying people dying. This thread is very clearly referring to the lifestyle people are now living, not the global pandemic itself. Good grief...

But how can you enjoy this 'lifestyle' knowing what is going on around the country.

Seems strange to me.

Lyan

I don't like people so I think it's been great. Hope it goes on another few months.
On another note, this time has been a great opportunity to learn new skills and put time into hobbies. The people cracking up over this must have little existence outside their daily work and social structure.

Maxpower15

Personally I'm really enjoying it. Spending time with family etc.. getting up late, sitting in garden and just chilling. Haven't felt this relaxed in years.

Would i swap it all to save one life that's been lost, yes in a heartbeat.

Ich liebe Berlin

Lyan wrote: »

I don't like people so I think it's been great. Hope it goes on another few months.
On another note, this time has been a great opportunity to learn new skills and put time into hobbies. The people cracking up over this must have little existence outside their daily work and social structure.

You think a global pandemic is great. You hope this goes on another few months. You have to be a troll surely?

Ich liebe Berlin

Maxpower15 wrote: »

Personally I'm really enjoying it. Spending time with family etc.. getting up late, sitting in garden and just chilling. Haven't felt this relaxed in years.

Would i swap it all to save one life that's been lost, yes in a heartbeat.

Obviously you're not a front line worker. There's little to enjoy believe me.

Sam Hain

trapp wrote: »

But how can you enjoy this 'lifestyle' knowing what is going on around the country.

Seems strange to me.

Not too sure you really comprehend the sentiment behind the thread, shame really as you continue to post in it.

Ave Sodalis

trapp wrote:

But how can you enjoy this 'lifestyle' knowing what is going on around the country.

Because you can choose to focus on it and drive yourself demented, or you can choose to focus on the positives.

It is the restrictions that are keeping people safe, yet it's the restrictions that are causing some people so much hardship. If you really want to be fussy, you could say that those making the most of it are more considerate of what's going on than people complaining?
Also, surely people getting caught up on things than need doing or social anxious introverts getting a break is much less outrageous than someone saying they're in living hell because they can't go on their 6+ trips abroad this year? I'm not sure why what I posted is more concerning to you than that?

trapp

Lyan wrote: »

I don't like people so I think it's been great. Hope it goes on another few months.
On another note, this time has been a great opportunity to learn new skills and put time into hobbies. The people cracking up over this must have little existence outside their daily work and social structure.

That's an unfortunate outlook to have on life.

I have found that, a few aside, people are generally amazing and brilliant.

I strongly suggest that when this is over try and see the positives in your fellow human beings.

Ich liebe Berlin

Ave Sodalis wrote: »

Because you can choose to focus on it and drive yourself demented, or you can choose to focus on the positives.

It is the restrictions that are keeping people safe, yet it's the restrictions that are causing some people so much hardship. If you really want to be fussy, you could say that those making the most of it are more considerate of what's going on than people complaining?
Also, surely people getting caught up on things than need doing or social anxious introverts getting a break is much less outrageous than someone saying they're in living hell because they can't go on their 6+ trips abroad this year? I'm not sure why what I posted is more concerning to you than that?

I'm in a living hell because I'm a front line worker in very trying circumstances with no outlet at the moment and nothing to look forward to. Travel is not some kind of vice and has been massively beneficial for my mental health for a very long time.

Thelonious Monk

Am I enjoying life now? Yes. Was I beforehand? Yes. After all this? Yes.
I'm just trying to make the most of the situation and enjoying the peace and quiet. It probably won't ever be like this again.