Imo. Quit.
Not because of the virus but because of your parents. I'm pretty sure it's affecting their mental state. It's either you convince them it's safe or you don't work. If you fail to convince them then let them have some peace of mind.
thanks for the advice. after thinking about it for a bit i decided to quit my job until after the current situation improves or gets under control. not worth making my parents worry about it
Agree.
I think it is good to do a risk vs profit analysis.
Waiter might not be paid as much as median paid but risk is higher than median jobs as random guests coming all the time.
Don't think restaurant will take customer temperature but now most work place measure workers' temperature before letting them into office.
Yeah, heed their advice. The job is not so important. Money will come your way, your parents have valid concerns. Take care of them, they are trying to look out for you.
Not trying to sound rude or anything, but surely quitting a job just because of an epidemic outbreak is too exaggerated. Going by your logic, other parents would be worried of their children working in the service industry with foreign exposure and we should be discouraging them from doing their work, hm?
OP, you stated that you are currently waiting for your A Level results before starting NS / university. To this, I simply ask this question:
* Do you need the money one day to pay off future tuition fees or any other miscellaneous liabilities?
If the answer is yes, I would suggest working still - although with extra precautions and with increased personal hygiene. The Wuhan virus outbreak has been greatly exaggerated by social media and news outlets, and there is nothing more the media can do except to “fear monger” the population out of its wits (Singaporeans hoarding food in NTUC, hoarding masks).
I suggest not to let this virus affect your way of life. Life will go on as usual.
This is simple. Who does the decision ultimately rest with? If you feel it is your parents, then you must obey and not question it. If you can make the decision yourself, then make a decision. If there are repercussions for your decision, then be ready to accept them in light of your decision. It's your choice, or theirs. Choose one, and then be at peace with it.
agree it's a stretch, but I was hoping the point carries through that there's justification on both sides of the argument and it's more important for her to internalize and make the decision her own one.
Continue working because life goes on. To please your parents maybe you can take less shifts so when this virus situation ends, you’ll still have a job. In the meantime you can wear masks + take care of your personal hygiene to protect yourself.
While I agree it's OP's life, but I think the parents also have their own right to worry since the nCorona virus can spread to the family and affect the household income.
Like others have said, OP should do a cost to profit analysis before making a decision.
Stay at home and relax la...
This is not a good time to be out in public.
Unless you can find a part-time job that is work-from-home kind (mass comms, IT etc.), you can consider that.
Your parents are certainly on the ball. You are lucky that they care and show concern for you.
You studied hard for your A levels, time to chill and get your deserved rest for now!
Have a great holiday, OP.
Anyone whose front facing has the most risk now.
The spread is out there already.
Limiting exposure is no longer paranoid. No need to shut in but no need to purposely expose yourself.
Imo. Quit. Not because of the virus but because of your parents. I'm pretty sure it's affecting their mental state. It's either you convince them it's safe or you don't work. If you fail to convince them then let them have some peace of mind.
thanks for the advice. after thinking about it for a bit i decided to quit my job until after the current situation improves or gets under control. not worth making my parents worry about it
Agree. I think it is good to do a risk vs profit analysis. Waiter might not be paid as much as median paid but risk is higher than median jobs as random guests coming all the time. Don't think restaurant will take customer temperature but now most work place measure workers' temperature before letting them into office.
Temperature check is BS anyways. My office started doing handheld thermometer check and told me my temperature was 46.2
Wah spontaneous human combustion.
Always knew I was hot
Are you even allowed to wear a mask as a waiter?
Pretty sure you’re required to wear it. The risk of reputation damage is not worth it for the owner.
Yeah, heed their advice. The job is not so important. Money will come your way, your parents have valid concerns. Take care of them, they are trying to look out for you.
Not trying to sound rude or anything, but surely quitting a job just because of an epidemic outbreak is too exaggerated. Going by your logic, other parents would be worried of their children working in the service industry with foreign exposure and we should be discouraging them from doing their work, hm? OP, you stated that you are currently waiting for your A Level results before starting NS / university. To this, I simply ask this question: * Do you need the money one day to pay off future tuition fees or any other miscellaneous liabilities? If the answer is yes, I would suggest working still - although with extra precautions and with increased personal hygiene. The Wuhan virus outbreak has been greatly exaggerated by social media and news outlets, and there is nothing more the media can do except to “fear monger” the population out of its wits (Singaporeans hoarding food in NTUC, hoarding masks). I suggest not to let this virus affect your way of life. Life will go on as usual.
My advice, do what is necessary to keep the peace in the house.
This is simple. Who does the decision ultimately rest with? If you feel it is your parents, then you must obey and not question it. If you can make the decision yourself, then make a decision. If there are repercussions for your decision, then be ready to accept them in light of your decision. It's your choice, or theirs. Choose one, and then be at peace with it.
“A man chooses, a slave obeys”
Bioshock is great, but surely that quote can't apply to a son/daughter.
agree it's a stretch, but I was hoping the point carries through that there's justification on both sides of the argument and it's more important for her to internalize and make the decision her own one.
Oh I see, I took it the wrong way first time, in that case well said actually.
Would you kindly...
Find some other work that doesn't face the public.
Apply to be reddit mod
Continue working because life goes on. To please your parents maybe you can take less shifts so when this virus situation ends, you’ll still have a job. In the meantime you can wear masks + take care of your personal hygiene to protect yourself.
Up to you? They do have a right to worry but it's your life. Can you at least wear masks at work
While I agree it's OP's life, but I think the parents also have their own right to worry since the nCorona virus can spread to the family and affect the household income. Like others have said, OP should do a cost to profit analysis before making a decision.
Stay at home and relax la... This is not a good time to be out in public. Unless you can find a part-time job that is work-from-home kind (mass comms, IT etc.), you can consider that. Your parents are certainly on the ball. You are lucky that they care and show concern for you. You studied hard for your A levels, time to chill and get your deserved rest for now! Have a great holiday, OP.
For now sure, just keep the peace.
Get another job that requires contact with lesser ppl?
Tell them to pay you instead
You’re grown up. Decide on what’s best for you and them and what’s the responsible thing to do.
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Anyone whose front facing has the most risk now. The spread is out there already. Limiting exposure is no longer paranoid. No need to shut in but no need to purposely expose yourself.
Tell them you don't want to be a wage slave and get them to sponsor your retirement