*sigh* this may take a while

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mark55man said:

I think that's very wise to bank the holiday, get paid now for working and get paid later for being on holiday when its all a bit less gloomy.

Interesting about the jab - we're on schedule for April (over 50 but not significantly vulnerable) so lucky I have got plenty to do at home 

It was really weird.... felt awful for 24 hours (worse than when I had the virus!!)..... I slept 16 hours out of the 24.  When I woke up, I felt back to normal.  I'll make sure I have the 2nd dose when I'm due a day off.  Loads of staff have reported similar... or headaches.... or nothing!  Most peoples arms ached badly for a day or two.  Funny how everyone reacts differently.

savingholmes said:

All the best with your new job. You have never been more needed. Glad you have had some vaccine

Thanks SH, can't be worse than the last place.  Fingers crossed anyway

Sarahwithlove said:

That's great news about your leave. We've been told to use it or lose it with ours which is frustrating. I think its good that kids can go in a few days, my nephew goes in Thursdays and Fridays and it's done him the world of good 

That's harsh.  Some of my friends in other sectors have been able to carry leave forward or sell it, which seems fairer.
Kids love school.... I'd send them in every day really.  I could, but they discourage it if you're at home, so I'm keeping to the 3 days

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Honeysucklelou2 said:

Would you have some immunity if you’ve already had Covid? It’s interesting to read of people having the vaccine after having had Covid...is that to improve immunity levels?

I had it last March.  They don't know how long antibodies last, I don't think.  Unless you've had covid within the last month, you can be vaccinated.  From what I gather, it'll be like the flu jab, will need dosing up annually.  Joy.
I think I've probably still got some antibodies.... they sent me in to scan covid positive patients a few times 1) because I'd had it, so 'would be safe' and 2) because the others were older and in 'at risk' categories.  Made me chuckle at 42 that I was the young upstart I didn't catch it a second time (yet anyway).  Who knows

savingholmes

Stay safe. I think you're very brave. I couldn't do your job.

Honeysucklelou2

Thanks for explaining that OS...hadn’t realised the jab could be an annual thing . I guess the scientists are finding out more about the virus all the time.

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savingholmes said:

Stay safe. I think you're very brave. I couldn't do your job.

That's nice of you to say   I wouldn't say I am particularly, would prefer to completely avoid covid tbh.  The NHS don't pay you if you choose not to work and there's no option to work from home so everyone has to just get on with it and hope for the best.  One of my colleague's friends who works at another NHS contracted COVID at work, she's on a ventilator now and not expected to make it.  Mid 50s, no underlying health conditions.  Very sad and worrying.

Honeysucklelou2 said:

Thanks for explaining that OS...hadn’t realised the jab could be an annual thing . I guess the scientists are finding out more about the virus all the time.

I think because it'll endlessly mutate, like the flu.  I'm no expert though, just what I've been told

savingholmes

Really sad about your colleague's friend.

ohdearhowdidthathappen

Very...
Back to work next week, not overly looking forward to it, but needs must.  Kids (younger 2 who are at primary) are going to key worker school, which they're really excited about.
I've offered to do mandatory training at home in advance and I'm getting paid for that, so that's nice
Very much looking forward to pay day on Monday, it's seemed a very long month financially and although we're in the black, it's looking tight!

savingholmes

Glad you are keeping well and can do some training at home

ohdearhowdidthathappen

I'm so behind on updating! 
Busy at work, really liking new department.  The manager is more realistic about list sizes and schedules the odd 10 min comfort break in which makes a difference.  The team are nice and so far, so good.
Money wise, we're doing fine.  Managed to save £500 in January, so that was good as usually we'd be paying off the Christmas hangover.  My husband's annual bonus is being paid in March, he's been told it'll be £14k, so after 42% deducted for tax and NI it works out at about £8k.  We're using it to renovate the bathroom, very pleased as it's the last room to complete  
Hope everyone is doing ok in these strange times

mark55man

well done on the saving (and the bonus!) - we need some renovation and refreshing, but lockdown seems to have sent us into it'll wait mode!.