So how far is the DMV from Phase 1 opening?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel like they can open up stores, etc. while the majority of people work from home. I work for a massive company that has one (or more) offices in every state and I would wager that 90% of us can easily work from home, the other 10% can limit their time in the office or easily social distance while there due to the fact that many others can WFH.

Go ahead and open the stores and restaurants but they will still suffer. It's going to be a while before traffic is more than 25% of normal.

This may be a dumb question as I have no experience running a store or restaurant, but wouldn't bringing in some income be better than none? And even if they're not able to re-hire everyone, some people would be employed?

[Anonymous]

They still can’t even form a plan to get people cloth facemasks ... as long as they are still expecting people to tie t-shirts around their faces, I’m not going to have much faith in anything happening.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They still can’t even form a plan to get people cloth facemasks ... as long as they are still expecting people to tie t-shirts around their faces, I’m not going to have much faith in anything happening.

+1

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel like they can open up stores, etc. while the majority of people work from home. I work for a massive company that has one (or more) offices in every state and I would wager that 90% of us can easily work from home, the other 10% can limit their time in the office or easily social distance while there due to the fact that many others can WFH.

Go ahead and open the stores and restaurants but they will still suffer. It's going to be a while before traffic is more than 25% of normal.

This may be a dumb question as I have no experience running a store or restaurant, but wouldn't bringing in some income be better than none? And even if they're not able to re-hire everyone, some people would be employed?

It’s not safe for the workers. Sure it’s better for the owners and landlords but the workers would be better off on unemployment so they can stay home and be safe. Don’t order from restaurants right now.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel like they can open up stores, etc. while the majority of people work from home. I work for a massive company that has one (or more) offices in every state and I would wager that 90% of us can easily work from home, the other 10% can limit their time in the office or easily social distance while there due to the fact that many others can WFH.

Go ahead and open the stores and restaurants but they will still suffer. It's going to be a while before traffic is more than 25% of normal.

This may be a dumb question as I have no experience running a store or restaurant, but wouldn't bringing in some income be better than none? And even if they're not able to re-hire everyone, some people would be employed?

Potentially. But most businesses will fold with such anemic revenue.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel like they can open up stores, etc. while the majority of people work from home. I work for a massive company that has one (or more) offices in every state and I would wager that 90% of us can easily work from home, the other 10% can limit their time in the office or easily social distance while there due to the fact that many others can WFH.

Go ahead and open the stores and restaurants but they will still suffer. It's going to be a while before traffic is more than 25% of normal.

This may be a dumb question as I have no experience running a store or restaurant, but wouldn't bringing in some income be better than none? And even if they're not able to re-hire everyone, some people would be employed?

Potentially. But most businesses will fold with such anemic revenue.

This is so depressing. we will have nothing to come back to. no quality of life.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel like they can open up stores, etc. while the majority of people work from home. I work for a massive company that has one (or more) offices in every state and I would wager that 90% of us can easily work from home, the other 10% can limit their time in the office or easily social distance while there due to the fact that many others can WFH.

Go ahead and open the stores and restaurants but they will still suffer. It's going to be a while before traffic is more than 25% of normal.

This may be a dumb question as I have no experience running a store or restaurant, but wouldn't bringing in some income be better than none? And even if they're not able to re-hire everyone, some people would be employed?

Potentially. But most businesses will fold with such anemic revenue.

This is so depressing. we will have nothing to come back to. no quality of life.

It is depressing, and people will suffer and will need help. But don't be overly dramatic. This country has made it through many wars, crises, and a great depression. Don't tell me this is what ends everything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They still can’t even form a plan to get people cloth facemasks ... as long as they are still expecting people to tie t-shirts around their faces, I’m not going to have much faith in anything happening.

What do you mean “form a plan to get people cloth face masks”?
Go online and order a face mask if you want one. Who exactly is supposed to knock on your front door with one. They are available hundreds of places online. Order them.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What are you envisioning happening on May 8?

That is when VA’s executive order ends for non essential businesses to close.

So what would be different if the nonessential businesses are allowed to open?

No one wants to go to a movie theatre or mall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are you envisioning happening on May 8?

That is when VA’s executive order ends for non essential businesses to close.

So what would be different if the nonessential businesses are allowed to open?

No one wants to go to a movie theatre or mall.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are you envisioning happening on May 8?

That is when VA’s executive order ends for non essential businesses to close.

So what would be different if the nonessential businesses are allowed to open?

No one wants to go to a movie theatre or mall.

+1[/quote

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are you envisioning happening on May 8?

That is when VA’s executive order ends for non essential businesses to close.

So what would be different if the nonessential businesses are allowed to open?

No one wants to go to a movie theatre or mall.

They won’t have to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They still can’t even form a plan to get people cloth facemasks ... as long as they are still expecting people to tie t-shirts around their faces, I’m not going to have much faith in anything happening.

What do you mean “form a plan to get people cloth face masks”?
Go online and order a face mask if you want one. Who exactly is supposed to knock on your front door with one. They are available hundreds of places online. Order them.

+1 seriously!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel like they can open up stores, etc. while the majority of people work from home. I work for a massive company that has one (or more) offices in every state and I would wager that 90% of us can easily work from home, the other 10% can limit their time in the office or easily social distance while there due to the fact that many others can WFH.

Go ahead and open the stores and restaurants but they will still suffer. It's going to be a while before traffic is more than 25% of normal.

THIS. Until consumers feel safe this economy remains in neutral or first gear.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Might as well prepare yourselves for June 1 or later if you think you can emotionally stand it, and then be pleasantly surprised.

Also emotionally and otherwise prepare yourselves for another shutdown 2-4 weeks after things open up.

Once things open up there's no going back. I highly doubt most people will stand for another shutdown. govt. will have to make it work somehow.

You clearly have not been paying attention. Officials have been talking about waves of viral resurgance for weeks and most Asian countries have already experienced it.

Did you see how quickly Singapore closed schools?