ExiledInIllinois Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, teef said: i've mentioned it on here already, but this is what's going to happen to us. my wife works for the schools, but if they close, they still want the staff to report. our daycare that both kids are in sent out an email saying if the schools close, they'll close as well. we'll both still be in work and will have to figure out care. i have no idea what we're going to do yet. Yeah... That's a big problem! Good luck. For 20 years, we were two ships passing in night... My wife works 9-5... I swing shift. Somehow it worked with closest family 500 miles away. Leaned on nobody. But, our employers are fair. Wife at library has her staff off... They will find a way to pay them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, matter2003 said: They are going to have to start allowing kids to come to work but then that creates the same issues they were trying to avoid in the first place... neither of us could really get anything done with our kids around, so that's not even an option. we make take alternating days off, find babysitters, see if family can help. if that's the worst of my problems we're doing ok, but we're going to have to get creative. 5 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Yeah... That's a big problem! Good luck. For 20 years, we were two ships passing in night... My wife works 9-5... I swing shift. Somehow it worked with closest family 500 miles away. Leaned on nobody. But, our employers are fair. Wife at library has her staff off... They will find a way to pay them. man i will give you credit. i don't know how people without family in the area do it. my in laws even moved closer to us to help out. even this time of year is hard for us because everyone runs to florida for the winter. Edited March 13, 2020 by teef 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, matter2003 said: They are going to have to start allowing kids to come to work but then that creates the same issues they were trying to avoid in the first place... Family Friendly Sick and Medical Leave. After 30 years, I have +2,000 hours sick leave on books, that's over a year's payroll. Nice insurance policy. Of course my wages have been lower all career... And being essential, they always need one body to replace on my watch... Will have to fill with overtime. Higher wages or higher benefits. The truly blessed get both. 1 minute ago, teef said: neither of us could really get anything done with our kids around, so that's not even an option. we make take alternating days off, find babysitters, see if family can help. if that's the worst of my problems we're doing ok, but we're going to have to get creative. man i will give you credit. i don't know how people without family in the area do it. my in laws even moved closer to us to help out. even this time of year is hard for us because everyone run to florida for the winter. Two good employers. Me the DoD Army, my wife the Village. Both family driven... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Aaaaand....there it is. Just got the notice schools closed for at least two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, KD in CA said: Aaaaand....there it is. Just got the notice schools closed for at least two weeks. But... You're making big bucks in Cali... Surely you have a plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: But... You're making big bucks in Cali... Surely you have a plan? Oh sure....I'm already working from home and the teachers will be sending lessons for the kids over google drive. We're pretty stocked up. We'll all go a little stir crazy but it'll be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: But... You're making big bucks in Cali... Surely you have a plan? Lol...big rent payments too...on balance I'd take the wages in Buffalo versus the cost of living in Cali... When a "house" that looks like a shack missing the entire back wall sells in SF for $1.5 million dollars, what do you think the price of any decent home is going to be? Edited March 13, 2020 by matter2003 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, matter2003 said: Lol...big rent payments too...on balance I'd take the wages in Buffalo versus the cost of living in Cali... When a "house" that looks like a shack missing the entire back wall sells in SF for $1.5 million dollars, what do you think the price of any decent home is going to be? The game is bigger, faster, stronger... But is it better. Oh wait, we're not talking football. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabres431 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Cuomo just said it is up to the localities whether schools are closed or not. They are waving the 180 day requirement so there are no sanctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Here's my question. What are all these kids going to do with this time off? They are not going to stay at home. They are going to the mall, go to the movies, go to the fast food place. Then what?? For those that don't have kid coverage, I've noticed on the NextDoor app a number of HS kids offering to kid-watch while parents are at work. Something to look at - FYI. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) 57 minutes ago, teef said: i've mentioned it on here already, but this is what's going to happen to us. my wife works for the schools, but if they close, they still want the staff to report. our daycare that both kids are in sent out an email saying if the schools close, they'll close as well. we'll both still be in work and will have to figure out care. i have no idea what we're going to do yet. There has to be something that can be done...maybe an expanding FMLA....the fallout from this is going to be huge Edited March 13, 2020 by zevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, zevo said: There has to be something that can be done...maybe an expanding FMLA....the fallout from this is going to be huge The fallout over the next few weeks is going to be big. I’m guessing that over the next 5 days, I’m going to watch my schedule fall apart and shorten working hours. That may be how I manage watching the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 42 minutes ago, matter2003 said: Lol...big rent payments too...on balance I'd take the wages in Buffalo versus the cost of living in Cali... When a "house" that looks like a shack missing the entire back wall sells in SF for $1.5 million dollars, what do you think the price of any decent home is going to be? Come on....nothing a million dollar renovation can't fix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 19 minutes ago, BuffaloBud said: Here's my question. What are all these kids going to do with this time off? They are not going to stay at home. They are going to the mall, go to the movies, go to the fast food place. Then what?? For those that don't have kid coverage, I've noticed on the NextDoor app a number of HS kids offering to kid-watch while parents are at work. Something to look at - FYI. Not if those places are not open... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 So far I’ve seen scattered announcements about schools that are closing until April 14. Are they doing this because they know a statewide announcement is coming, are they ignorant of an impending statewide announcement and are acting independently, or are we going to be experiencing different closing policies across the state? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Gray Beard said: So far I’ve seen scattered announcements about schools that are closing until April 14. Are they doing this because they know a statewide announcement is coming, are they ignorant of an impending statewide announcement and are acting independently, or are we going to be experiencing different closing policies across the state? It’s good to push decisions down as far as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, row_33 said: It’s good to push decisions down as far as possible what are you even talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: what are you even talking about? He means let local people decide their own plans rather than decide from Albany for everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Gray Beard said: He means let local people decide their own plans rather than decide from Albany for everybody. And generally asserting that pushing authority down to the lowest units is best in all situations. Just like how all good organizations work. Lead from behind. Like our military. Edited March 13, 2020 by Jauronimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jauronimo said: what are you even talking about? c’mon...... trying to be a poli-sci geek without setting off alarms.... 59 minutes ago, Gray Beard said: He means let local people decide their own plans rather than decide from Albany for everybody. And don’t petition DC when the state can handle it, for now.. Edited March 13, 2020 by row_33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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