Still working?

[coach]

While business is off for me I’m still going out to jobs. I’m inspecting construction sites for the banks. Financial institutions are considered essential in my state (money talks). No real need for me to get close to people.

 

[Gator89]

Yep, still working. I am in the animal feed industry and considered part of the food supply chain.

 

[Poco Oso]

Nope. Had two small remodel jobs postponed until this virus panic goes away. I have a feeling the ol' bank account is gonna be pretty thin by the time this gets straightened out.

 

[Heliman]

Nope, retired since 2014 but the outfit I worked for is working limited hours.

 

[any ruger]

Yep work at a hardware store sell tires lawnmowers and repair all chainsaws and any 2 cycle or 4 cycle. If we sell it we service it.






.

 

[Captain America]

Still working, down from 35-40 appointments a day to 5 or 6, we’re down to just a couple of people(about 40 laid off) but since most of the other dealerships and most of the independents in the area completely shut down I’m starting to get calls about all kinds of cars(we’ll work on anything). PA State Inspections due in 3-4-5 are now all due by 5/31, we did about 200 inspections in March but we normally do 400-600 a month and we’ve done 25 so far in April. We’re trying to let our customers know they can come out now but we’re not seeing much response, it’s gonna be interesting when we get 1500 calls one week in May.

 

[Hawk-in-Wi]

yup still looking thru the windshield about 3000 miles every week , only good thing about it, is going thru Chicago or the Twin Cities is a cake walk

 

[jimbo1096]

Yep, considered essential personnel and I even carry the company letter to prove it. I travel between 170 and 250 miles a day visiting sites doing mechanical and electrical inspections for a property management company. Most of the locations I visit, I’m the only one there. So at least I don’t feel threatened catching the virus as much as I would if all of the locations I visit were occupied. Makes my job easier if they all stay home.

 

[RSIno1]

Slight cough got me sent home for 7 days. Not cleared up at end got me 2 more weeks. Went back today. Mandatory masks at work - issued 5 dust masks, 3 N95s, and a washable cloth one. They are working up a schedule where we will run with 1/2 crew and other half will telecommute alternate weeks. Rumor is Mayor is going to send everyone over 65 home for 10 days.

UPDATE: 4-14-2020 Being over 65 I was sent home on modified telecommuting rules for the duration (at least until 5-18-2020). I'm required to call in at start and end of my regular shift. At least I'm still getting paid.

 

[32shooter]

Still working, haven't had a day off in like 18 days, looking forward to this Sunday for a break. I am a Process Tech at a plastics factory, we supply approx. 60% of the US with prescription vials. (Walmart, Walgreens to name a couple) Looks like we will be busy for while.

 

[RoninPA]

Still working my gunsmithing/Cerakoting/firearms transfer business. Had a slight uptick in the transfer business the last couple of weeks but nothing earthshaking. Keeps me busy. Just finishing building a 9mm AR pistol and getting ready to finish a couple 80% AR lowers for some other projects.

 

[tinman]

Yup

 

[Rick Courtright]

Hi,

Extension of tax deadlines from Apr 15 to Jul 15 is spreading my season out, but it looks like I'll end up just about the same as usual...

Rick C

 

[Skoopski]

Yep, working about 60 hrs a week. I work for one of the large beverage companies. I’m in and out of Walmart’s and grocery stores all day

 

[protoolman]

Yup, managing three hotels and a restaurant these days. Half is closed down but I'm still there with a few employees. This is my retirement after police work and one term as municipal judge.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

Yes, my job is considered essential (mental health/substance abuse services). But we're doing most everything by phone. I'm one of the few still going to the clinic, most are working from home. I start working from home one day a week tomorrow, the one day all my stuff can be done via telephone. And although my career the past 20 years has been based on listening/talking to people, I HATE talking on the phone. I like the face-to-face contact, but that's not wise or even allowed at the moment. So, I'll talk on the phone. Sigh. Glad to still have work, a lot of my clients do not right now, and are about to start really hurting.

 

[Colonialgirl]

Retired since 2009

 

[wiz1997]

Worked eight days straight, twelve hours a day.

Have three days off then back to work.

Work in a food processing plant.

Production went from 5 eight hours days, three shifts to 7 eight hours days, three shifts.

We can't keep up with the orders coming in.

Maintenance is scheduled for 12 hour days until who knows when.

Wearing the KN95 masks to keep the food supply safe.

 

[Xsales]

Yes, As a Licensed Electrical Contractor my business is considered by Arizona as CES
Critical Essential Service

Plenty of work albeit slightly less incoming calls
As such I am now very busy vs insane busy

 

[Kevin]

Some interesting jobs between everyone here. It will be interesting how jobs might possibly change after all this settles down some. Like more grocery delivery business, or working over the phone vs. meeting in person.

One another forum I read from time to time, someone talked about supporting the mom and pop companies. That is even more important these days

 

[Jeepnik]

I was working until last Thursday. That's when I starting getting the symptoms of a respiratory infection. Never had enough fever to "qualify" for testing so I'll likely never know if covid 19 is what I have. Fortunately I'm getting a light dose. But I was planning on retiring at the end of the month anyway, so I'm done.

 

[Pat-inCO]

Retired since 2009

. . Braggart. . .

But I've got you beat. I retired in '96 at the ripe old age of 54 . . . but I was twice as
busy AFTER I retired as I was before. - - - When your company says "we'll pay you
to retire after you finish 30 years" . . . . I took it.

Looking at what I made as I hired on ($2.12/hour) and running the numbers, I have
now gone to over $10/hour effective wage (back in 1966).

Being retired is a TOUGH job, but someone has to do it. :wink:
(the toughest part is surviving) 8)

 

[314Chevy]

I retired 2 years ago but picked up a part time job in a warehouse. I cut my hours back to give the guys with young kids more hours. They are working their butts off.

 

[rugerguy211]

I've been working from home for the past 15+ years, so yes, I am still working.
Tomorrow was my planned last day of work and the start of retirement.
However, the virus has impacted those plans as the Social Security offices are all closed and they could not process our Medicare part B forms in time. They confirmed receipt of the forms well in advance of what they quote as the time required for processing, but many of their folks have been sick and staffing is lower than normal.
So I'll be working until May 8th. Employer insurance will go through May and Medicare picks up on June 1.
It could be worse, and of course a few more pay checks can't hurt.

Stay safe everyone!

 

[Mokwaw]

Retired since 2009

. . Braggart. . .

But I've got you beat. I retired in '96 at the ripe old age of 54 . . . but I was twice as
busy AFTER I retired as I was before. - - - When your company says "we'll pay you
to retire after you finish 30 years" . . . . I took it.

Looking at what I made as I hired on ($2.12/hour) and running the numbers, I have
now gone to over $10/hour effective wage (back in 1966).

Being retired is a TOUGH job, but someone has to do it. :wink:
(the toughest part is surviving) 8)

Retired in 2009 at age 58. Took easy for 5 yrs., got fatter and lazy. Went to work part time in a hardware/equipment rental store, about 4 yrs. until trip and fall accident sent me to emergency cervical surgery. Now I'm just a rockin' chair/porch dog, for last year and a half.

 

[powder smoke]

Semi Retired Carpenter not working now. but a Contractor I work for from time to time
has a home that will need finish work soon. I suspect in 2 weeks I'll have a house to trim out while they complete the exterior! ps

 

[Colonialgirl]

Well, Truthfully, I Retired in 2003 when I turned 62 and went BACK to work in 2004 part time and then ended up FULL TIME as the shipping and receiving Manager for an art and craft store in Tampa. Then we decided to visit England for two weeks, so I Retired/quit again in 2009; The store shut down in December of that year (NOT MY FAULT, idiocy at the upper end of the management scale).

 

[Aqualung]

Working at home. I'm in Quality & Compliance for the Facilities Management and Calibration contractor for a Big Pharma powerhouse.

At least I can say I'm a small cog in the wheels fighting this thing...

Aqualung

 

[Slyk Willy]

Yup Home Depot. working more than the 20 hours I had requested when I went back to work. Customer can be very painful to deal with right now. Seems like folks are angry just walking in the door.

 

[375supermag]

Hi...
Completely totally and irrevocably retired for nearly two years.
Social distancing is pretty easy.
Indulging myself with no regrets...