Long time reader (well over a year, but I can't keep up with how fast the threads move!) first time poster. I would have just carried on reading, but I feel like I need to say something about Charlotte's rant that she had last night about Boris' plan B and how tired she is of this "uncomfortable" situation.
You know what Charlotte you're right. I'm tired.
I'm tired of having a job in the NHS where I've had to come into the Hospital throughout the last (almost) 2 years. Whilst everyone else was at home - despite having an admin job, it wasn't an option.
I'm tired of working my backside off, even though I only work 3 days a week (I have 2 children) The 2 days I get off are filled with errands and things I can't get done during the week.
I'm tired of getting the train to work at 7am every day, because even though driving is a safer option, there's nowhere for me to park. And the places that I can park cost a fortune.
I'm tired of not seeing my family as much as I would normally do as I'm trying to keep them safe.
I'm tired of not seeing my sister as she's currently pregnant with her 3rd baby and it's a high risk pregnancy.
I'm tired of constantly making and rearranging appointments for my son with asthma.
I'm tired of trying to keep everything going whilst my husband works his arse off in a new job as he got made redundant.
I'm tired of trying to fit everything in - dog walks, school work, after school clubs, birthdays and Christmas.
I'm tired of being tired.
But I'm more tired of people like you. Who have flounted the rules since day one. Who haven't done an honest days work in their life. Who have the audacity to sit there and moan about how tired they are. When there are people out there who have had it so much worse. Who have lost people to this disease. Who have sacrificed things they shouldn't have to, to keep people safe. How can you be tired? Filming yourself switching on your washing machine is not tiring. Filming yourself put a face full of slap on is not tiring. "Popping to the shop" to fill up an already full kitchen is not tiring, or necessary!
I'm tired of you going on and on and on about how "hard" you're working. Tell me, does your job benefit anyone? Bring joy to anyone (besides yourself - don't think I haven't seen the way you look at yourself when talking to your phone) Is it necessary? Would something awful happened if you stopped filming? No. No it would not.
I am done listening to all you "influencers" and "content creators" moan about how busy you are. How your mental health is affected. How this is a "real job". I've got news for you. It is not.
You need a reality check. You're so out of touch with the real goings on in the world. We are STILL in this pandemic. Your life has continued without anything changing - your wedding still got to go ahead for Christ's sake! Stop looking at yourself, and take a good hard look around you. Read the news properly. Stop convincing yourself you have a proper job. Stop thinking that you're so bloody hard done-to. Get out of the clouds and get a real job and then maybe you'll feel some self-worth (your mental health may also improve!) Maybe then, when you do feel "tired" you've got a worthwhile reason for it.
Sorry for the rant ladies and gents - as you were!