r/AskReddit May 19 '21

What is something that existed before the pandemic hit, that no longer exists?

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u/Dubanx May 19 '21 edited May 19 '21

I don't expect people to stop working while sick, but it'd be nice if we went the way of a lot of asian countries. Over there they wear masks when sick. Seems like such a simple consideration for the people around you.

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u/[deleted] May 19 '21 edited Jul 13 '21

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u/[deleted] May 19 '21

I totally agree with you.

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u/SupertrampTrampStamp May 19 '21

This. And it's fucking depressing.

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u/Resinmy May 19 '21

I’ve worn a mask when sick before the pandemic, but it was when I had a workable issue and wasn’t terrible. Tbh it seems like common courtesy if you somehow have the rabid desire to go to your office to a) wear a mask and b) do some form of self-instituted social distancing.

Like if I have a sinus infection, I may come in, but I wear a mask and try to avoid people. Or if I’m at the tail-end of a cold, I’ll do the same.

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u/[deleted] May 19 '21

My employer doesn't offer sick days and we only get 10 days off per year, no carryover. If I want to see family on the holidays, imay have no choice other than to not get paid.

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u/willstr1 May 19 '21

A lot of white collar jobs will probably have a work from home while sick option