We did the same nearly 2 years ago (all our savings went into buying our house, we borrowed over £17K on renovating our house (we've just paid it back) and live in Surrey. My old rented flat was £1500 for a 2 bed. I appreciate we are in a fortunate position, but we have scrimped and saved and worked 2nd/3rd jobs to get some money behind us. With 2 kids too...
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I mentioned earlier my business sent out a memo this AM encouraging remote working/WFH where possible and that our team leaders will establish a plan of who will WFH and when...I’ve just messaged one of my teams senior management to ask if they will be communicating this out today and he responded saying ‘there’s a call scheduled for 4pm but basically if you feel healthy come in to work, if you don’t work from home’
does that not defeat the point of prevention? Also what is the definition of healthy? I’ve got what feels like a standard cold (runny nose, sneezing etc) so am I healthy? Should I WFH? It’s not clear! I feel if you CAN work from home then you should, and my team all can.
does that not defeat the point of prevention? Also what is the definition of healthy? I’ve got what feels like a standard cold (runny nose, sneezing etc) so am I healthy? Should I WFH? It’s not clear! I feel if you CAN work from home then you should, and my team all can.
I agree, if you can work from home it is probably best practice to. If not for your own health but those around you.
But look at the number of new cases! Much less than the last 2-3 days!
No, you're not. It is normal to be worried especially when you know someone who it could affect badly. I am fed up of people being blase about it..my SIL is the same. Says she's not worried about the flu, yet her dad has a lung problem. Maybe try and step back from the news? Easier said than done, I know xAm I stupid for actually crying with worry about this? I’m worried for everyone but having a husband with asthma and I have some health condtions my anxiety is wild. People keep saying it’s just like flu or it’s scaremongering dont watch the news, but the reality is this is serious and my anxiety levels have soared. I almost had a panic attack the other day my chest was so heavy with the stress and worry.
I probably sound like a head and we’re all in the same boat so it’s not just about little old me
Friend works at a printers and they have no work at the moment as they mainly do work for events and that's all been cancelled. She thinks they'll struggle to stay afloat past April unless things change. Sadly I think lots are in the same situation.
It also still includes the ones that have recovered they aren’t taken off the over all number
St Patrick’s Day parade has been cancelled in Dublin 
thats why I like the worldometer stats as it gives the numbers of new cases and recovered cases
Yes this website it very helpful and puts figures into perspective,
There may be a shock figure tomorrow to compensate for today’s lower figure but it’s lower figure and we’ll take that for now!
And Cork and Sligo (maybe more too?)St Patrick’s Day parade has been cancelled in Dublin
Me too. I'm staying out of town at all costs
Thank you so much. I’m sick of people being blasé too.
Im trying to stay away from the news because as soon as I watch it my chest is heavy with stress. It’s too scary to watch now,
Matt Hancock (and his NHS pride badge) saying the same things he's been saying for weeks at parliament. I wish they would just put their cards on the table.
I watched an interview on C4 news the other day with a chap who said that we have come together to overcome much worse in our history as a country so we really must all step up to overcome this. Look at how we dealt with the world wars and the hardships we faced and what we could pull together to do as a country then.
The outcome of this virus lies in our hands, we can’t wait for the government to take action entirely so we must do what we can to prevent the spread ourselves and I’ve seen a few people saying they’re staying out of towns and away from big events and I think that’s commendable. I’ve cancelled an event I was attending on Wednesday because it hasn’t cost me anything to do so and just seems smart to minimise the risks wherever we can.
The outcome of this virus lies in our hands, we can’t wait for the government to take action entirely so we must do what we can to prevent the spread ourselves and I’ve seen a few people saying they’re staying out of towns and away from big events and I think that’s commendable. I’ve cancelled an event I was attending on Wednesday because it hasn’t cost me anything to do so and just seems smart to minimise the risks wherever we can.
Just got a breaking news alert that 4th person has died in the UK from Corona - Theres no details on the link yet
Update: Appears to be a woman in her 70s from Wolverhampton
Update: Appears to be a woman in her 70s from Wolverhampton
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Apparently a fourth person has passed away in UK. People may scoff and be blasé about the situation but they forget the fact that those people have friends and family who will be utterly devastated at their death.
Just edited to add that the media are reporting that this person hadn’t travelled, which is bloody concerning.
Just edited to add that the media are reporting that this person hadn’t travelled, which is bloody concerning.
I cancelled a hospital app I had today. I didn’t want to risk sitting in the waiting room. It wasn’t urgent and was an out patient app so I’ve moved it closer to the summer. I think we need to keep ourselves safe by not putting ourselves in unnecessary situations but still live our life
Exactly, the government can only do so much. People have to ensure they are doing all they can to protect themselves and their fellow humans.
There is no vaccine and there are people who are clearly going against the self isolation advice which is why it is spreading. We have got to ride this out and do why we can, wash your hands, stay out of crowds as best you can especially if you have underlying conditions and stop stockpiling. It’s not fair on those who cannot get out often, look after each other.
There is no vaccine and there are people who are clearly going against the self isolation advice which is why it is spreading. We have got to ride this out and do why we can, wash your hands, stay out of crowds as best you can especially if you have underlying conditions and stop stockpiling. It’s not fair on those who cannot get out often, look after each other.
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