Clint went to his part time job this past weekend which, like his full time job, is also an essential business that must keep running at the request of the government. He hasn't worked there in a while, so he was not sure what to expect when he arrived.
Upon arrival, he was surprised to see his badge had been disabled! The company disabled all employee badges. To return to work, they had to download a special phone app and fill out a travel and health survey. If they answered those in a manner to the company's liking, they were granted entry.
After that, they had to walk through a maze of precautions, health tips, and instructions. One of the precautions was a "footbath" that sanitized shoes. He was informed that starting this past Monday, temperatures would also be taken somewhere along the maze. We are not sure yet what an elevated temperature will require for a return to work.
Clint did not take pictures of the entire maze, but he did get a few.
Upon arrival, he was surprised to see his badge had been disabled! The company disabled all employee badges. To return to work, they had to download a special phone app and fill out a travel and health survey. If they answered those in a manner to the company's liking, they were granted entry.
After that, they had to walk through a maze of precautions, health tips, and instructions. One of the precautions was a "footbath" that sanitized shoes. He was informed that starting this past Monday, temperatures would also be taken somewhere along the maze. We are not sure yet what an elevated temperature will require for a return to work.
Clint did not take pictures of the entire maze, but he did get a few.
tape marks off 6 foot distances throughout the building
On Tuesday, Clint's full time job announced all hourly workers who are expected to work during the shut down will receive an extra $1 an hour for the next 30 days. Hazard pay? Amanda's division is included in that. The increase went into effect on Monday because that is when the governor called for businesses to close. The extra pay will extend if the shutdown extends. Hopefully things will change, and life can resume to normal sooner.
Joshua and Caleb are getting less hours. I am not sure how it is going at present, but the restaurant was losing $3k a day. They have done things to efficiently increase the drive through sales which has helped. Their boss is trying to give employees with families and mortgages more hours. Our boys understand and are happy to work with him to accomplish that.
Everyone in our family who works is still working. Brandon is working from home unless a technical issue warrants him to be on site. Clint and Amanda have a boost in pay and all the overtime they want. Joshua and Caleb are home more but are using the time towards college classes. We aren't meeting for Bible study with our group of young people. Shopping takes more effort because of the limits and our family size, but we have lacked nothing. We are having to help some others a little more and more people are relying on us than before, but we are happy to be able to lend a helping hand.
Dear Reader, we live in scary times where trouble in one form or another is all around us. It is enough to make anyone fearful. My prayer for you is that no matter what your circumstances, your eyes are so firmly fixed upon the Lord that your mind is full of peace and your lips are overflowing with His praise. He is so worthy of our worship!
Joshua and Caleb are getting less hours. I am not sure how it is going at present, but the restaurant was losing $3k a day. They have done things to efficiently increase the drive through sales which has helped. Their boss is trying to give employees with families and mortgages more hours. Our boys understand and are happy to work with him to accomplish that.
Everyone in our family who works is still working. Brandon is working from home unless a technical issue warrants him to be on site. Clint and Amanda have a boost in pay and all the overtime they want. Joshua and Caleb are home more but are using the time towards college classes. We aren't meeting for Bible study with our group of young people. Shopping takes more effort because of the limits and our family size, but we have lacked nothing. We are having to help some others a little more and more people are relying on us than before, but we are happy to be able to lend a helping hand.
Dear Reader, we live in scary times where trouble in one form or another is all around us. It is enough to make anyone fearful. My prayer for you is that no matter what your circumstances, your eyes are so firmly fixed upon the Lord that your mind is full of peace and your lips are overflowing with His praise. He is so worthy of our worship!
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,
for in you my soul takes refuge;
in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,
till the storms of destruction pass by.
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I cry out to God Most High,
to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
Psalm 57:1-2
