Work status and expectations

Job status... what is yours?

  • Small biz owner - expect to soldier through

    Votes: 15 11.5%
  • Small biz owner - not sure I can make it through

    Votes: 1 0.8%
  • Work for a small biz - should be solid.

    Votes: 23 17.7%
  • Work for a small biz - worried about keeping my job.

    Votes: 6 4.6%
  • Already unemployed -

    Votes: 7 5.4%
  • Work for a large Corp - should be good

    Votes: 43 33.1%
  • Work for a large Corp - worried about being laid off.

    Votes: 5 3.8%
  • Retired - worried about making ends meet

    Votes: 2 1.5%
  • Retired - I should be good.

    Votes: 9 6.9%
  • Other - explain if you wish.

    Votes: 19 14.6%

  • Total voters
    130
  • Poll closed .

JesasaurusRex

Deleted User
This "essential" stuff is being played pretty loosely. Some girl that works at "hooters" posted her "essential employee" letter on social media. Glad that she's working but f*ck, I want to find the humor but this is retarded.

Anyways, another "essential" worker. We've cut back a bit on the hours but still getting OT. Put some safety measures in place. Starting Monday we'll be having our temperatures taken in the mornings and mid day. Work for a small oil/gas pipeline inspection company. 50 employees let go last week. Project i'm on still rolling. No real telling how it all plays out.
 

TheRobSJ

Großer Mechaniker
This "essential" stuff is being played pretty loosely. Some girl that works at "hooters" posted her "essential employee" letter on social media. Glad that she's working but f*ck, I want to find the humor but this is retarded.

Does anyone actually go there for their crappy wings and other food? And since all restaurants are take out/delivery only, kinda defeats the purpose of Hooters I’d say.

I have one of those letters too. Are people really getting stopped? Sure seemed like there’s still quite a bit of cars on the road last time I went to the store.
 

JesasaurusRex

Deleted User
Does anyone actually go there for their crappy wings and other food? And since all restaurants are take out/delivery only, kinda defeats the purpose of Hooters I’d say.

I have one of those letters too. Are people really getting stopped? Sure seemed like there’s still quite a bit of cars on the road last time I went to the store.

ya still a f*ck ton of cars on the rd. Who knew we had so many people we couldn't live without :laughing

And no, hooters i assume is still trash, haven't been there in ages.
 

TheRobSJ

Großer Mechaniker
ya still a f*ck ton of cars on the rd. Who knew we had so many people we couldn't live without :laughing

And no, hooters i assume is still trash, haven't been there in ages.

I’m sure there’s data somewhere, but from what I see it looks like the traffic is maybe 2/3 of what it normally is. Which is certainly enough of a reduction that there really is no slow or stop & go traffic now. But still...a lot of “essential” people out there. Not sure if the pool maintenance truck I saw falls in that category but whatevs.

I’m about to contribute to it myself today. Going into the shop to pick up some paychecks and some deliveries. I think I work for one of the last employers anywhere that doesn’t have direct deposit. And the checks alone I could probably let stack up a few weeks. But there’s some cat food I got from Amazon (all deliveries to the shop because I don’t trust stuff staying on the porch) I need to pick up. Aaaand another pair of Air Jordans too.

While I’m there, I can almost guarantee that there will be some fire I’ll have to put out. In which case I simply say not on the clock=not my problem.
 

wazzuFreddo

WuTang is 4 the children
If I'm doing takeout wings, I'm going to Wing Stop and if I want to have a beer and watch a game with those wings I go to BWW. :dunno
 

bikewanker

Well-known member
Corporation and took personal leave of absence cause I’m a mature individual.:twofinger Considering retirement anyway and this might motivate me to head to the Reno Retire Ranch. I’ve downsized at work a few times the last decade so making the move would probably save money since the rent is too dammed high.The irony is that even though I’m white I’ve got protected status as an old guy!:afm199
 

bojangle

FN # 40
Staff member
I’m sure there’s data somewhere, but from what I see it looks like the traffic is maybe 2/3 of what it normally is. Which is certainly enough of a reduction that there really is no slow or stop & go traffic now. But still...a lot of “essential” people out there. Not sure if the pool maintenance truck I saw falls in that category but whatevs.

I’m about to contribute to it myself today. Going into the shop to pick up some paychecks and some deliveries. I think I work for one of the last employers anywhere that doesn’t have direct deposit. And the checks alone I could probably let stack up a few weeks. But there’s some cat food I got from Amazon (all deliveries to the shop because I don’t trust stuff staying on the porch) I need to pick up. Aaaand another pair of Air Jordans too.

While I’m there, I can almost guarantee that there will be some fire I’ll have to put out. In which case I simply say not on the clock=not my problem.

No direct deposit? Wow! Picking up checks, delivering them, taking said check to the bank, depositing with a teller or ATM. None of that is good for social distancing. I guess you might be able to deposit by phone something. Not having direct deposit would suck.
 

two wheel tramp

exploring!
Corporation and took personal leave of absence cause I’m a mature individual.:twofinger Considering retirement anyway and this might motivate me to head to the Reno Retire Ranch. I’ve downsized at work a few times the last decade so making the move would probably save money since the rent is too dammed high.The irony is that even though I’m white I’ve got protected status as an old guy!:afm199

Mature in years, yes.

A grown up?

Absolutely not. :laughing
 

Eldritch

is insensitive
Does anyone actually go there for their crappy wings and other food? And since all restaurants are take out/delivery only, kinda defeats the purpose of Hooters I’d say.

I have one of those letters too. Are people really getting stopped? Sure seemed like there’s still quite a bit of cars on the road last time I went to the store.

Last week it was a ghost town. This week, there is a little traffic.
 

budman

General Menace
Staff member
So I am facing pay checks coming April 1.

Going to check in with the crew and try to figure it out.
Intend to keep all employed but have them take the new supplemental unemployment. I still need some guys to work some. So how to figure out what works for them and the company will take both our inputs.

Work 10. Supplement 30??
Work 5 /35???

:dunno.

The suck is if it picks up I am not sure how to adjust.
Not going to pay under the table so some risk for all of us.
 

Lazerus

Pissant squid
So I am facing pay checks coming April 1.

Going to check in with the crew and try to figure it out.
Intend to keep all employed but have them take the new supplemental unemployment. I still need some guys to work some. So how to figure out what works for them and the company will take both our inputs.

Work 10. Supplement 30??
Work 5 /35???

:dunno.

The suck is if it picks up I am not sure how to adjust.
Not going to pay under the table so some risk for all of us.

I was talking to a small business owner barfer buddy today in a similar predicament. It seems like a crystal ball would be extra handy.

You don't want to lose good help, but that new sick leave requirement starting April 1 isn't small potatoes either.

I work (am furloughed) from a small shop right now. I'll just take a layoff. Don't want to kill a small business, but going back to work until America has better solutions underway doesn't sound like the best choice for me. Milking them for the sick pay makes sense as a dad, but even dad's tend to come across mirrors once in a while.

I hope you get either some good news, good options, or make good decisions blind.

Are you considering the low interest fed loans to stay solvent?
 

ThumperX

Well-known member
I was talking to a small business owner barfer buddy today in a similar predicament. It seems like a crystal ball would be extra handy.

You don't want to lose good help, but that new sick leave requirement starting April 1 isn't small potatoes either.

I work (am furloughed) from a small shop right now. I'll just take a layoff. Don't want to kill a small business, but going back to work until America has better solutions underway doesn't sound like the best choice for me. Milking them for the sick pay makes sense as a dad, but even dad's tend to come across mirrors once in a while.

I hope you get either some good news, good options, or make good decisions blind.

Are you considering the low interest fed loans to stay solvent?

also I believe or governor created a special event so if lay offs are immenent have them check out Covered CA.
 

two wheel tramp

exploring!
So I am facing pay checks coming April 1.

Going to check in with the crew and try to figure it out.
Intend to keep all employed but have them take the new supplemental unemployment. I still need some guys to work some. So how to figure out what works for them and the company will take both our inputs.

Work 10. Supplement 30??
Work 5 /35???

:dunno.

The suck is if it picks up I am not sure how to adjust.
Not going to pay under the table so some risk for all of us.

Bud, I am researching what is out there for our company. I will pass along anything and everything that I learn.
 

budman

General Menace
Staff member
I was talking to a small business owner barfer buddy today in a similar predicament. It seems like a crystal ball would be extra handy.

You don't want to lose good help, but that new sick leave requirement starting April 1 isn't small potatoes either.

I work (am furloughed) from a small shop right now. I'll just take a layoff. Don't want to kill a small business, but going back to work until America has better solutions underway doesn't sound like the best choice for me. Milking them for the sick pay makes sense as a dad, but even dad's tend to come across mirrors once in a while.

I hope you get either some good news, good options, or make good decisions blind.

Are you considering the low interest fed loans to stay solvent?

Honorable of you.

Got to go blind right?? Roll the dice as best as I can.

I have the SBA loan in my tool chest. Waiting a month to see what’s up then apply perhaps. Then wait a bit more to see what shakes and pull the trigger if needed. I would rather not put more debt on top of my debt but folding is a bad option.
 

bpw

Well-known member
I'm so glad I don't have employees, worrying about myself is one thing but being responsible for others jobs would be really tough.
 

Lazerus

Pissant squid
Honorable of you.

Got to go blind right?? Roll the dice as best as I can.

I have the SBA loan in my tool chest. Waiting a month to see what’s up then apply perhaps. Then wait a bit more to see what shakes and pull the trigger if needed. I would rather not put more debt on top of my debt but folding is a bad option.


Pot committed by sweat equity :teeth

I hope there's better info and ideas soon, for you, your employees, and all of us.
 
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