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[libra89]

Sounds like they're following the pace set by NY and CA. Solid work.

I agree. It makes me wonder when some of the other states plan to follow, if they do.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

The speaker set up on the Mi 9 feels a bit weird. USB-C hasn't impressed me at all either. I may just use the T1x to do my work. I could also get away with the Sabbats at home because it's so quiet.

Did a lot of work on the Mi 9's speaker today. For tomorrow I'll use it with Bluetooth as the USB-C audio sucked a ton (including the Xiaomi Pistons I have). I'll flip flop between the Sabbats and the T1X.

First work day from home was the similar to most work days. Only difference it was much quieter in the space and I wasn't on a critical care unit.

I'm hopeful that they don't close the clinic for the gf as working from home with her home because of the small apartment would be a real challenge based on the HIPAA level conversations I have.

 

[libra89]

Did a lot of work on the Mi 9's speaker today. For tomorrow I'll use it with Bluetooth as the USB-C audio sucked a ton (including the Xiaomi Pistons I have). I'll flip flop between the Sabbats and the T1X.

First work day from home was the similar to most work days. Only difference it was much quieter in the space and I wasn't on a critical care unit.

I'm hopeful that they don't close the clinic for the gf as working from home with her home because of the small apartment would be a real challenge based on the HIPAA level conversations I have.

For her sake and yours, I hope that they don't.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

For her sake and yours, I hope that they don't.

We'll see what happens.

 

[Laura Knotek]

I agree. It makes me wonder when some of the other states plan to follow, if they do.

Ohio did. About the only things still open are grocery stores and restaurant take out.

Voting suspended until 2 June for the primary.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

I think the wise move is to keep the groceries, pharmacies, hospitals, schools (for children of essential personnel) and public transportation running. The interesting part is how the government plans to compensate the gig economy workers.

 

[nate0]

The shelter is promoting dog adoptions to anyone who will be working at home. I have a cousin who works at home, and I know having a dog helps avoid isolation in that instance.

Have two cats and a dog... I can attest to your statement as these three critters prevent me from uncertain insanity at the most opportune times. And they are great to have around during my wfh days.

 

[raycpl]

Not a full lockdown here per se, but an order for restrictive movement...

and mamma gave birth of 5 kittens

 

[fatclue_98]

The interesting part is how the government plans to compensate the gig economy workers.

Chickens coming home to roost. This is the result of moving away from a manufacturing-based economy to a consumer-spending one. For the first time in my 35 years of being in this industry, I can now say I’m glad to be in this racket.

 

[libra89]

I think the wise move is to keep the groceries, pharmacies, hospitals, schools (for children of essential personnel) and public transportation running. The interesting part is how the government plans to compensate the gig economy workers.

I'm glad that some of these companies are still paying people but I don't even want to think about the amount of people laid off, who were part time.
Remember that colleges and universities have international students who can't go home so resident life staff is needed as well, along with the staff to feed them.

 

[Chuck Finley69]

Chickens coming home to roost. This is the result of moving away from a manufacturing-based economy to a consumer-spending one. For the first time in my 35 years of being in this industry, I can now say I’m glad to be in this racket.

Sure but large part of the reason is that human capital everywhere is replaceable. Even in low cost manufacturing countries, automation replaces humans. Even manufacturing relies on demand so eventually it grinds to a halt without consumerism to maintain it. The vicious cycle is just that.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Chickens coming home to roost. This is the result of moving away from a manufacturing-based economy to a consumer-spending one. For the first time in my 35 years of being in this industry, I can now say I’m glad to be in this racket.

It's a consumer-spending economy disguised as a service economy. No surprised there.

How royally ****ed are we? Let me count the ways in lost billions.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

So some of the important people who work at home have to come in because IT is having issues with getting them set up. Apparently, macOS isn't playing nice.

Since I'm too unimportant to own a Mac, guess who's stuck at the kitchen table on the hustle?

 

[MSFTisMIA]

So, I do like the Lenovo I got. This is first time I've had to really push it through its paces and it is doing OK. Having said that, there is a part of me that if the metal i7 Surface laptop 3 with 10 gen Intel was available at the time for a decent price in the configuration I bought with the Lenovo, I might have paid the extra to get that...

 

[libra89]

So some of the important people who work at home have to come in because IT is having issues with getting them set up. Apparently, macOS isn't playing nice.

Since I'm too unimportant to own a Mac, guess who's stuck at the kitchen table on the hustle?

I'm not surprised to hear this (I mean IT issues), but that sucks.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

I'm not surprised to hear this (I mean IT issues), but that sucks.

I'm glad I HAVE access and don't have to go into the office. It's still a pain for other parts of my work, however.

 

[N_LaRUE]

So far first day of working from home has been ok.

Can't say it's great but ok.

I'm setup on the dining table so can relate to anyone else in this situation...

Using one monitor sucks.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

So far first day of working from home has been ok.

Can't say it's great but ok.

I'm setup on the dining table so can relate to anyone else in this situation...

Using one monitor sucks.

I'm in the kitchen. One laptop, one work device on, one alternative device managing the calls. Much of my work will be managing fears and providing supportive counseling informally. As the protocols change, I have to adjust my information to clients and families as well.

 

[fatclue_98]

Sure but large part of the reason is that human capital everywhere is replaceable. Even in low cost manufacturing countries, automation replaces humans. Even manufacturing relies on demand so eventually it grinds to a halt without consumerism to maintain it. The vicious cycle is just that.

It’s not about automation or the human element being removed, it’s about production and the revenue stream created. It’s a bit simplistic to say that without consumerism there’s no economy, duh. You start getting into a chicken and egg argument there although I believe in the “build it and they will come” mentality. You don’t know you need that fancy refrigerator until you see it and likewise with just about any consumer product. But you need to build it first, catalog shopping went the way of the Dodo in the early 70s.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

I'm very impressed with how well my managers are doing the dancing of trying to appear like they're here to support us front line staff and still getting on us in terms of being productive as we work remotely from home.

(yuge sarcasm alert)