Starting to Enjoy This Lock down, Should The Governments Make This Once a Year Kind of Thing? What Do You Think?

Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 21:43
Last edited 14/04/2020 - 00:05

I know this situation is tough, anything that is unplanned gets many people in a shocking way. However, the government is at least trying to make this situation a bit less pain with all the stimulus. So instead of reading the doom and ever-growing virus number and all these hates and blames. I thought we start on a discussion of another kind.

Who else is enjoying this lockdown at the moment?

So far I have been cleaning the house, started a guitar lesson, spending far more time with family and kids. I also did a lot of gardening. I have been saving every penny so the money side is ok.

Also, the other good side is when the whole planet shuts down, animals and environments also benefiting as well greatly.

Wouldnt be a bad idea if the whole world shuts down 2 months out of 1 year from now.

This is what happened when the world locks down for 2 months:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/20/nature-i…
You now see fish back in Venice which many residents don't see their whole life

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/23/coronavi…
Pollution is way down compared to before. Imagine if we can do this once a year with a lockdown of 2 month

https://www.kidsnews.com.au/animals/wild-animals-explore-qui…
Even animals are returning, sharing more % with mother earth

Earth is really starting to run out of major resources, with the 2-month mandatory lockdown, we are buying time for new technologies to be developed, hence possible the use of new or cleaner renewable energy
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-world-could-soon-run-out-of…

If you looking at the big picture, it really isn't a bad idea, isn't it?

Would you support the 2-month mandatory lockdown if you know the lockdown is coming with a period of 2 months? Or can even do it 1-month lockdown every 6 months, would you support it?

Edit:

As suggested by PopCounty, I have made a petition here, feel free to vote here:

http://chng.it/XXy7tt92

Poll Options

  • 455
    1: I think it's a great idea, 2 month shuts down, 9 month working, 1-month personal leave
  • 148
    2: No I will rather be working and chose my own time
  • 106
    3: The idea is great, but it won't work due to human greed
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Comments

  • kahn on 11/04/2020 - 21:46
    +63

    Your positive attitude is contagious.

    • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 22:17
      +14

      Only recently comes to enjoy it. Hated it in the first 2 weeks. Then when I see how much can be done in this lock downtime, I really starting to enjoying it. Home school my kids is also very enjoyable.

      • lovepub on 12/04/2020 - 10:14
        +61

        Your comment all look legit till I read the last sentence.

      • Hangryuman on 15/04/2020 - 07:43
        -1

        'I really starting to enjoying it. Home school my kids is also very enjoyable'

        your grammar is not happy about it tho' - sum reel good edumacation coming up !

  • PR0r on 11/04/2020 - 21:48
    +41

    I'm glad you're enjoying your holiday. Don't forget about the people who still have to work.

    • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 22:11
      +2

      Oh totally understand, I be working if wasn't stood down. Win some, lose some

      • ozhunter on 11/04/2020 - 23:46

        Why would you be working?

        • Aerith-Waifu on 12/04/2020 - 00:13
          +12

          I like working, more money coming in is good for rainy days like this.

          Who would thought 3 months ago this 100-year event will happen in our lifetime?

          • diazepam on 13/04/2020 - 22:13
            +5

            @Aerith-Waifu: Many. Alarm bells were starting to sound in China by that point but everyone laughed… And of course the whistleblowers that were eventually silenced from the CCP, etc.

            • FutureTech on 15/04/2020 - 08:54
              -1

              @diazepam: They gave them a caution come on… Don't be dramatic

    • knk on 12/04/2020 - 15:49
      +4

      "Don't forget about the people who still have to work."

      Or those who are fortunate enough to still have work. If we're not talking about healthcare workers without appropriate PPE, and your work is taking appropriate steps to keep you safe you really shouldn't be complaining.

      There are people out there without an income right now.

      • Slut on 14/04/2020 - 01:23
        +5

        I work full time but make $1400/fortnightly which is still fine but feels pointless sometimes when I know I can just get on Centrelink for $1100/fortnightly, whilst keeping myself safe at home.

        • knk on 14/04/2020 - 10:51
          +1

          I'd opt to sit at home if that were an option too.

    • Milk tea on 12/04/2020 - 22:43
      +1

      I'm still working and at least the streets are empty so traffic is always good. Look at the positives

  • ssquid on 11/04/2020 - 21:49
    +9

    Do you really have to be ordered to stay home in order to enjoy it?

    • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 22:15
      +8

      If not locked down, I be chasing shifts, so YES, forced lockdown gives me no option but rest.

      • trapper on 13/04/2020 - 23:38
        +1

        This is a reprehensible fantasy.

  • nkbswe5 on 11/04/2020 - 21:51
    +53

    I'm alone, don't get to see my friends and have no money to really afford anything but basic food. I don't have a garden, don't own instruments to practice, I just have my computer and a pile of university group assignments I have to complete alone now. Most of my friends work in the Arts, so they're out of work, don't get to do the one thing they love.

    I don't know. I'm very, very stressed at the moment so I wouldn't personally like this. Just my opinion!

      • nkbswe5 on 11/04/2020 - 23:11
        +3

        Unfortunately my parents are not somewhere I can stay since I can't leave the state haha! I do take government payment, it's all I can do since my job was substitute teacher and oh boy, there's no work at all now!

        While I don't feel I have much to be positive about, I know there are people a lot worse of then me. Which is why I really don't think this would work as a yearly thing. Especially for the economy! The idea of using to save up for the 2 months a year nobody is allowed to go to work or see their friends stresses me haha!

        But yeah, I do see the benefit for some. I'm very jealous of anyone enjoying themselves right now!

        • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:19
          +2

          Teaching English online? Starting a YouTube channel and share your wisdom with many kids around the world who are also stay at home? Do a revive on your glass bowl you bought from the market many years ago? Make something interesting out of the totally uninteresting situation? You never know you might find something you really enjoy and good at. Many people are now doing home cooking and starting to enjoy it

          • Member 0230 on 12/04/2020 - 22:58
            +1

            @Aerith-Waifu: I like your optimism — some fair ideas there to launch from!

          • nkbswe5 on 13/04/2020 - 22:55
            +1

            @Aerith-Waifu: Yeah, I've been trying to find tutoring online but I'm a drama teacher and nobody wants me ahaha! I think there's no demand right now since it's technically school holidays? Hopefully in a couple of weeks it comes back :)

            I don't really have the internet to be uploading videos haha, I live off 3gb a month but that's plenty honestly. It does scare me how I was so unready for this in a technological sense… As an ozbargainer I went got the cheapest Kogan phone plan for 365 days, regrets hahaha!

            In the end, I'm a social person and not having anyone to talk to for two months a year in person just wouldn't work for me. I miss going to the zoo, I miss being with students, I miss going to the theatre, comedy festival was cancelled which was my tradition for the last 12 years, I miss University, running my stupid uni club, going to ACMI etc.

            In short, this sucks for anyone in the arts, and I miss having a life and wouldn't want to force everyone to be alone for two months. Of course there's things I could do, but I was really happy with life until this and don't think forcing myself to learn ukulele or cook a tiramisu is the answer to being forced alone for what will be 2-3 years of my life if I live until 90.
            Though I probably won't live until 90 cause I'm stuck at home with dozens of Easter eggs and I'm getting real fat. This is a joke, I'm already a chub haha.

            But I'm glad a lot of people are getting something from this isolation. I hope people's creativity continues after life goes back to normal. Creativity is my life, and I hope everyone finds some creativity during this time!
            I'm writing my script for my next show, but there's only so long I can do that a day.

      • zealmax on 12/04/2020 - 13:49
        +1

        Self funded? Or do you expect government to dish out money it doesn't have? I don't know many small businesses that can handle a lock down for 2 months of the year. Landlords get screwed annually? Where will the motivation come from to become more productive? I am all for supporting the sick, elderly, and the needy. I am not OK with supplementing able bodied, able minded and lazy people to support their life styles.

        If these events occur annually, you can bet the economy will tank and your government handouts will dry up. The government will not have anyone to rob to give you the handouts.

      • kipps on 12/04/2020 - 14:38
        +4

        You realise this money from “the government” is actually coming from taxpayers & we will all end up with pain from this, right?

    • PopCounty on 12/04/2020 - 12:42
      +2

      This really sucks as this is unprecedented and unexpected event. Many folks feeling the pain and well beyond words to describe.
      But what the OP says is a planned lock down. Which surely should tend ppl to plan ahead. Same for govts as well.
      Planning has made us reach Mars. Surely this can be worked out as well. Consider that lock down as ‘Personal Leave’ for Mother Nature. Sure, she deserves it more than anything?

  • tallkid123 on 11/04/2020 - 21:54
    -5

    I think your post is mispurposed.

    It should've been 'How great is government enforced work from home!', not 'How great is the lock down where I'm forced to be at home'.

  • Clear on 11/04/2020 - 21:56
    +12

    Gone from working infront of a computer and site visits to working infront of a computer all day. Yeah… I'd rather this be over!

    • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 22:10
      +1

      So you miss all the travel? Or the human interaction? For me I really enjoy the family time and do all the things I planned to do at retirement

      • Clear on 11/04/2020 - 22:12
        +4

        The travel and human interaction that comes with it. I work in a diverse industry so it's always interesting.

        Not being married or having kids makes the family time not a thing for me.

        • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 22:27

          Think of this way, we are in lockdown without knowing when everything will be open up.

          Would you be feeling the same if you know this lock down is coming, and when this lock down will end.

          • Clear on 11/04/2020 - 23:55

            @Aerith-Waifu: Though to be completely fair I am an essential service and do get to escape isolation a couple of times a week for work.

            If I knew a lockdown was coming I would still feel the same.

            • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:59
              +1

              @Clear: How are you doing it mentally at the moment with all these craziness around? Please stay safe!

              • Clear on 12/04/2020 - 00:01
                +2

                @Aerith-Waifu: I tell everyone the high levels of stress are leading me to an early grave. The healthcare infrastructure is really starting to struggle in a lot of areas so many late nights are involved.

                • Aerith-Waifu on 12/04/2020 - 00:06
                  +3

                  @Clear: Sorry to hear, how are the health workers been treated by the public these days?

                  Was reading a very depression article on the news says some health workers have been treated badly when wearing their uniforms outside of the hospital.

                  This really gets my blood boiling, when someone is risking their life helping the others but at the same time, they are been disrespected by the minority. I really admire how the Japanese and Singaporeans are behaving in this regard. As far as I know, they treat essential service personnel with utmost respect.

                  • Clear on 12/04/2020 - 00:10
                    +1

                    @Aerith-Waifu: I'm the one who manages the infrastructure so I don't wear scrubs all day and would never get recognised in public.

                    I haven't heard of anything out of the ordinary within the hospitals, but there has been a lot of hate in supermarkets. One of the nurses was on the receiving end of a massive verbal rant because she is Asian…

                    • Aerith-Waifu on 12/04/2020 - 00:12
                      -2

                      @Clear: Its not the Asian nurses been abused.

                      https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-05/nsw-nurses-midwives-a…

                      • Clear on 12/04/2020 - 00:13
                        +5

                        @Aerith-Waifu: Yeah I'm aware of that article. Just in this case she copped it for both being a nurse and accused of being a spreader as she is Asian. What else can you expect from bogans though?

                        • Aerith-Waifu on 12/04/2020 - 00:16
                          +5

                          @Clear: That's why I said earlier that I really respect the treatment of health workers in Singapore and Japan.

                          But what really puzzles me is when they become sick, who is going to look after them? Didnt something like this neve came across their mind?

                          Beats me………………

                          • zine21 on 12/04/2020 - 21:19

                            @Aerith-Waifu: Do you think they care ? People like that are just as entitled, selfish and arrogant within the hospitals/clinics etc.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/04/2020 - 22:30
    +8

    Absolutely love it, it's given me a new perspective on life and a chance to find myself and be more creative than ever.
    The time to rethink my career and what I really want to spend the rest of my life doing.
    I say bring it on!!

    Just miss being able to bang tinder chicks, but I'm not that fussed, everything else is worth it :)

    • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 22:35

      So you like my idea of 2 months of lockdown every year? Remember this is EVERY YEAR, not once in a while.

      I think the world needs a new think tank to tackle the problems we, as a human race is going to face in the not so distant future and put away the greed for profit aside for 2 months in a year. Which isn't a hard task if we all know this is coming and happening every year. Plan ahead and I think all is going to be well.

      • [Deactivated] on 11/04/2020 - 23:33

        Definitely.

        I think we need more chances to be available to go into a state of just being, I don't want to waste my life working for someone to make money to spend on surviving, I'd prefer to just live off the land without having to worry about being a wage slave and the expenses that come with it, electricity and running water is nice though lol.
        I don't think there's a need to always be in a rush all the time trying to get somewhere when there's really nowhere to be and nowhere to go in terms of 'progressing life' if that makes any sense, I want the freedom to be able to live in the moment and this time alone in isolation has really helped with that and the appreciation of life as a whole.

        • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:39
          +2

          One will argue this is our life in general for the last 200 years, how is the human race as a whole going to change the old habits?

          The idea is great, but the execution will be impossible as at the moment with the big multinational chasing every growing higher profits. I dare to say not one politician on this planet has the guts to even remotely suggest it. Well, maybe Jacinda Ardern has the balls but will be lacking the support………….

      • zealmax on 12/04/2020 - 15:39
        +1

        This is the mind of what 13 years of public education has produced… oh dear… I'm going to go watch Idiocracy again, for answers.

  • epkh on 11/04/2020 - 22:34
    +1

    I'm stuck overseas scomo please get me home

    • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 22:39

      Sorry to hear, maybe trying to get the best of the worst situation. Self online learning, catch up with all those studies you wanted to do but never have the time

    • Scythic on 14/04/2020 - 03:01

      How did you stuck overseas?

      • Hangryuman on 15/04/2020 - 07:43

        overseas you suck

  • tsunamisurfer on 11/04/2020 - 22:34
    +3

    I am enjoying most aspects of it.

    • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:17

      What do you enjoy the most? The rest till noon or something else?

      • fruxo on 12/04/2020 - 19:10
        +2

        I keep dreaming of how much I would have enjoyed the lock down.. if I didn't have kids. I think it's a very different experience with kids unfortunately.

        • Orion au on 12/04/2020 - 22:32
          +1

          I have those exact same thoughts. 5 years ago and I'd have been living the dream!

  • onetwothreefour on 11/04/2020 - 22:48
    +2

    Whilst i wouldn't say that travelling for close to 2 hours each way to work is relaxing it's still good to have some seperation between work and home which I'm not getting at the moment. Sometimes you just need a break and not finish work and within 30 seconds looking after the kids.

    • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 22:51

      What about if you know the lockdown is coming, and fully expecting it with an end date?

      • onetwothreefour on 12/04/2020 - 00:07

        Doesn't sound much fun to me, if we had to do it I'd suggest during school summer holidays so the kids don't miss out on proper teaching.

        • Aerith-Waifu on 12/04/2020 - 00:17

          So at least you are open to the idea, not fully rejecting it:)

          You are an Earther…….lol

  • dcep on 11/04/2020 - 22:56

    i think you posted the same links websites before

    • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 22:57

      Yes, just to make a point to my argument of the benefits to the planet in a 2-month lockdown. As not people may not know all these interesting events happening.

      • dcep on 11/04/2020 - 22:59

        did you get some stocks when it hit the low 3 weeks ago ?

        • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:01

          Yes some, but not much. Did you manage to pick some?

          • dcep on 11/04/2020 - 23:06

            @Aerith-Waifu: no, i missed it ( i was following it but didn't pull the trigger, thinking it wasn't the time to get in )

            now having fomo , hope it comes back again

            • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:14
              +1

              @dcep: That's perfectly normal, many so-called experts at the time was calling ASX to go down to as low as 4000 and Dow Jones to 13000.

              With so many unknown fact, I think its not a bad decision not to purchase. I still think we need to go to around 4500 before we see some real values. At the moment I think its dead cat bouncing without any actual numbers. Once those horrible numbers coming in. I think ASX and DJ has some ways to go before it hits bottom

  • CyberMurning on 11/04/2020 - 23:06
    +5

    If I have hot young supermodel gf yeah I don't mind lockdown.

    • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:15
      -4

      You know I am a very naive person, so I wouldn't know there is a something called something Hub you can access to…………lol

      • bdl on 11/04/2020 - 23:44
        +3

        Google Hub Max?

        • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:58

          I have to goolge that to find out what it is…………lol

      • meong on 12/04/2020 - 21:11

        Stay At Home Hub

  • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:35
    +1

    Poll is 21 for and 12 again with 3 in the natural zone so far

    Very surprised with the Poll to this point. I thought the idea was insane but ………….

  • mbck on 11/04/2020 - 23:37
    +2

    Why does the government have to legislate this? You can take 1 month off then unpaid leave if you want.

    Then other people can do whatever they want, work more hours.

    Freedom to choose

    • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:43
      +7

      Hear me out. The main idea behind this is to give mother earth a 2-month breathing room to recover from all the mining, industrializations, pollutions and forestation, etc generated by us human beings to recover. And it won't work if its only a few which are taking their leave at a time of their convenience.

      • mbck on 11/04/2020 - 23:48

        Likewise, this would only work if the whole WORLD is in on it. Australia on its own, probably minimal.

        If Indian, China, and America (at least), sure.

        But considering the amount of people living paycheck to paycheck…

        It's a great idea in theory, don't get me wrong. In practice, just wouldn't work.

        • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:55
          +1

          Yes, I too think it's only going to work with the world is doing it, however just like a revolution or a life-changing idea, it has to start somewhere.

          • mbck on 12/04/2020 - 00:02
            +1

            @Aerith-Waifu: This will probably go into the annals of OzBargain archives.

            But hey I look forward to hearing your proposals on the world stage in the future.

            • Aerith-Waifu on 12/04/2020 - 00:10

              @mbck: I am honored to hear you saying this…………

              Even a little shrimp-like me can maybe get the idea to some, then just like the virus, hope one day it R0!!!

  • hakkenuh on 11/04/2020 - 23:43
    +7

    2 months is a bit excessive buddy. Have to understand not everyone has family and have such great mental states of mind as you. We are humans after all and social interaction is needed (zoom meetings don't cut it). I personally miss walking into work everyday and talking to everyone in my office, and since I've been working from home my mental state has taken a big down turn. Sure I get the idea, but speak for yourself kindly.

    • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:47

      Totally understand. What about a 1-month lockdown every 6 months? Would that be more acceptable to the general public? This idea behind is to give Earth some time to recover. Because at the moment, we as a supreme race is doing more damages now to the 50 - 100 year before

      • hakkenuh on 11/04/2020 - 23:50
        +4

        All for environmental action but locking down the whole world isn't the solution? Address the problems at it's core. No lockdown is best lockdown. If you want to spend more time with your children, quit your job and take responsibility for your own life instead of forcing it onto other people by legislating lockdowns.

        • Aerith-Waifu on 11/04/2020 - 23:58

          Can't imagine dealing this on a case by case basis in order to tackle the environmental problems with all these strong and rich multinationals around. But your point is also valid, not everyone will enjoy this lockdown. I know many people who would rather die on the job than spending time at home.

  • raptormesh on 12/04/2020 - 00:56
    +20

    Introverts just smiling away.

    • TheAccountant on 12/04/2020 - 08:27
      +6

      I'm loving it tbh. But all my extrovert friends keep texting me and I hate texting.

      • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2020 - 12:49
        +5

        Same. I just wonder to myself haven't you got anything better to do than want to text all day. The people who say they're bored are crazy I'd love more time

  • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2020 - 07:42
    +2

    No. You’re a psychopath.

    • Aerith-Waifu on 12/04/2020 - 22:51

      By having an idea to help Earth? I dont think so

  • sifter132 on 12/04/2020 - 08:55
    +13

    I've got a family member doing it tough right now - very depressed, and the lockdown is making things exponentially worse. It's shown me that lockdowns are great for people in good situations: functioning, loving families; a job where you can work from home/have adequate savings; permanent accommodation that you'll have access to for months and years ahead. If you're winning in the game of life, then it's great if you can pause the game and you keep your advantageous position. Not everyone has these things.

    We could all do our own personal lockdowns occasionally - a time to refocus on what's important. Can't imagine enforcing it though.

    • Aerith-Waifu on 12/04/2020 - 22:40

      Sorry to hear, hope it gets better soon

  • popsiee on 12/04/2020 - 08:59
    +1

    Well I never knew there was so many Z generation Screen Hero's saving lives . Not everyone wears capes and they gladly do it !

  • giftcardinspector on 12/04/2020 - 09:07
    +8

    I'm really enjoying it.
    After the last 9 years FIFO, I changed jobs to an office job in February.
    I've been working from home for a month, we had a baby in Jan, so get to see all of her development.
    I get to spend more time with my wife than I ever have.
    I just love being home for a change rather than getting on a plane every week and living in a donga.

    • Aerith-Waifu on 12/04/2020 - 22:41

      With FIFO, its either love it or hate it. I know a few people totally making the best out of this situation, others not so much

      • giftcardinspector on 12/04/2020 - 22:57

        I really enjoyed FIFO. But I was ready for a change after so long.

  • Goldenwarrior on 12/04/2020 - 09:25
    +3

    I'm on the other end of the spectrum. I have been working on average until 8-9 pm each night (7 days a week) preparing for the worst (continual lock down until June).

    I have designed and just completed (phew) three online courses in anticipation for ongoing lockdown.

    Before the lockdown I was enjoying doing online courses paid by my employer which I had to put on hold due to the lockdown.

    While unfortunately and very sadly people are out of work, I have had to work harder to adjust to the change. I also feel very fortunate to be able to continue to work. But I don't get paid for the extra hours. Again, I emphasise I prefer this than no work.

    No matter what situation we are in, making the most of it and looking at the positive side like the OP is doing sounds like the best approach.

    • Aerith-Waifu on 12/04/2020 - 22:52

      Is it not possible to drive your hours down at all? Sounds you are at the pointy end of the deal

  • lew380 on 12/04/2020 - 09:58
    -1

    And in the mining industry, we just get three week shifts(12hr days and then isolation in a donga all night), society might be falling apart and I can't see my wife or children and have no clue what's going on in the real world. It's not all good!

    • ssquid on 12/04/2020 - 10:17
      +11

      Oh man, you wouldn't believe what's going on out here. Last night some giant rabbit broke into a bunch of houses and left chocolate everywhere to remind everyone about some guy who died-but-not-really 2000 odd years ago.

      • lew380 on 13/04/2020 - 08:09
        -1

        Your a funny heathen, I'll put in a good word for you on judgement day! 😉😉

  • the Unforgiven on 12/04/2020 - 10:02

    Your ready for the rubber room :p

  • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2020 - 12:46
    +1

    I'm still having to work as usual I'm all for it if they lock me down too

  • Cluster on 12/04/2020 - 12:54
    +10

    All the stimulus you're enjoying right now is borrowed money. The government didn't have $200B in a bank account somewhere just waiting for this emergency.

    You, your children, and your grandchildren will be paying back the debt incurred today.

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