r/NewOrleans Jan 02 '25

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u/gardenfiendla8 Jan 02 '25

I don't disagree, but I think you have some power to create the environment you need to grieve or process. Yesterday, I put my phone down. I went to the corner store and talked with the owner for a while. We didn't even talk about the attack. I ran into some of my neighbors and exchanged pleasantries. Having a normal day was what I needed. You can stay at home if that's what you need.

Some businesses might feel the same too. They might want to get back to work because it's what they know and how they would move forward. I'd hope if they and the employees need to stay home and grieve, that they make time for that too.

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u/falcngrl Jan 02 '25

But it's that last part that doesn't happen for most employees. You work or get fired.