Unpopular opinion: I kinda liked being lockdown

[Anonymous]

Single mom of a toddler in a 650 sq foot apartment and also a frontline healthcare worker. So I can’t relate. But I can imagine if I had a nice house with a yard in a safe part of the city and a work from home job , maybe I would have enjoyed the extra time with my DC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I own a SFH, with a big yard, in DC, and know that is a privilege. But to be honest, lockdowns were not that bad and kind of nice for DH and I. Am I alone on this view?

There is nothing stopping you from staying in your own personal lockdown. Let us live our lives!

[Anonymous]

We’ll at least you recognize how good you have it. We live in a 900 sq ft condo with no outdoor space and exactly 3 rooms (plus a bathroom), with a young child. And no nearby family with more space or who could help with childcare when schools and daycare facilities were closed and had limited enrollment. We did not enjoy lock down.

And yet we have numerous friends with OP’s set up who repeatedly turned to us to vent about being “cooped up” or needing to get out of town (to their family’s large estates or vacation homes). No idea why these people are too dumb to u derstand it’s rude to complain that much to people who have a lot fewer resources than you. I think being rich makes people socially stupid. Look at the billionaires— my theory holds up.

[Anonymous]

We’ll be back in lockdowns again by fall, so if you like it (I did too, OP) you’ll be pleased.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I own a SFH, with a big yard, in DC, and know that is a privilege. But to be honest, lockdowns were not that bad and kind of nice for DH and I. Am I alone on this view?

There is nothing stopping you from staying in your own personal lockdown. Let us live our lives!

The problem with letting idiots “live their lives” is that you spread virus around everywhere, killing people, while out there living your life.

My health, safety and life are more important than you being allowed to go to Starbucks.

[Anonymous]

Personally, we did great in the lockdown. We were in luxury and comfort, lots of job security in a high paying field, kids are teens and self motivated, large home, huge yard, great neighbors, lots of places to hike.

But, I am ready to go back with every one vaxxing and masking. Of course, another lockdown will happen but that is only because with idiots around we cannot have good things in this country.

[Anonymous]

Sure. It was great for ys too. We still saw my parents but noone else and big houses and yard and healthy kida and stable jobs. Not so for tbe majority of the population. Many friends in apartments or jobs that couldnt be done from home. Kids in ES that had to have a parent with them during virtual school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Of course not. As usual, things got better for the privileged and worse for everyone else.

+1,000,000

[Anonymous]

Yes me too we invested in a pool and hot tub and outside renovations ,we are ready for lock down

[Anonymous]

I mean, you do you. At least you recognize your privilege.

As a single person in a 600 square foot condo, I hated lockdowns, and I never really followed them in the sense that you stay literally indoors in your home. Yeah, screw that. Fine with me if you like staying home, but don’t you dare impose that on my vaccinated, mask-complient arse. No I will not stay home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We’ll at least you recognize how good you have it. We live in a 900 sq ft condo with no outdoor space and exactly 3 rooms (plus a bathroom), with a young child. And no nearby family with more space or who could help with childcare when schools and daycare facilities were closed and had limited enrollment. We did not enjoy lock down.

And yet we have numerous friends with OP’s set up who repeatedly turned to us to vent about being “cooped up” or needing to get out of town (to their family’s large estates or vacation homes). No idea why these people are too dumb to u derstand it’s rude to complain that much to people who have a lot fewer resources than you. I think being rich makes people socially stupid. Look at the billionaires— my theory holds up.

maybe you should have bought a SFH instead of a 900 sq ft condo

[Anonymous]

None of you have small children (aside from the one single mom)? Dude, lack of in-person school was a NIGHTMARE when you have to oversee little kids AND try to work at the same time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean, you do you. At least you recognize your privilege.

As a single person in a 600 square foot condo, I hated lockdowns, and I never really followed them in the sense that you stay literally indoors in your home. Yeah, screw that. Fine with me if you like staying home, but don’t you dare impose that on my vaccinated, mask-complient arse. No I will not stay home.

Big talker. You will stay home if you are ordered to by law. That’s what was missing from the last lockdown. No teeth in the order. Next time we’ll go the Canadian route. Get caught outside, go to jail, stay in jail for the duration of the lockdown.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:None of you have small children (aside from the one single mom)? Dude, lack of in-person school was a NIGHTMARE when you have to oversee little kids AND try to work at the same time.

I resent my coworkers who expect me to cover for them as they care for their small children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:None of you have small children (aside from the one single mom)? Dude, lack of in-person school was a NIGHTMARE when you have to oversee little kids AND try to work at the same time.

I resent my coworkers who expect me to cover for them as they care for their small children.

Also, I completely sympathize with their situation - but it's combination of mixed emotions of resentment and empty.