I'm not getting into who fits what category in this thread or on this forum, however I think it's important to distinguish between people that have reasonable (to them) concerns around covid/vaccines and those that think we're all being lied to 24/7 and that governments want to 'chip' us via the vaccines. I'd further assert as I have before, I think it's healthy to question information that we're fed by governments and other bodies regardless of the subject matter. To blindly follow everything we're told makes us sheep.
I think covid is real. I believe many people have died because of it. I think the vaccines can reduce an individuals risk of contracting covid.
However, if I was fortunate enough to have sufficient £££ in the bank to never work again, I'd have absolutely no intention of having the vaccine ... yet. I'd happily remain at home, minimising my contact with other people and only going to places that I have to. Then, perhaps 18-24 months from now, if it was established things like blood clot numbers had remained low and no other significant issues had been raised, I'd happily have the vaccine.
As it stands though, I do have to work. So whilst I'm WFH at present, in the coming weeks it's likely I'll receive my letter saying I am now eligible for vaccination. If I was to refuse, which we're told we can, I don't think this would go down well with my employer and perhaps some of my colleagues, even if nothing was explicitly mentioned. So in a sense, I feel as though I'll be forced into having the vaccine sooner than I want to. And before any of you start, I don't need to hear 'well give up your job and live like a hermit!' etc etc. I'm simply stating my personal opinion around all this.
Yes all medications carry risks, e.g. the pill and blood clots. However we usually take medications because we already suffer from something i.e. it's a preventative tool. I appreciate vaccines are different i.e. they protect us from contracting something. However depending on your circumstances (I live alone, happy enough with own company etc) it's frustrating to think I can protect myself and others by continuing to do as I am now, however the decision to continue in this manner will essentially be taken from me in the coming weeks if I want to avoid any potential awkwardness with my employer and other people.
I think covid is real. I believe many people have died because of it. I think the vaccines can reduce an individuals risk of contracting covid.
However, if I was fortunate enough to have sufficient £££ in the bank to never work again, I'd have absolutely no intention of having the vaccine ... yet. I'd happily remain at home, minimising my contact with other people and only going to places that I have to. Then, perhaps 18-24 months from now, if it was established things like blood clot numbers had remained low and no other significant issues had been raised, I'd happily have the vaccine.
As it stands though, I do have to work. So whilst I'm WFH at present, in the coming weeks it's likely I'll receive my letter saying I am now eligible for vaccination. If I was to refuse, which we're told we can, I don't think this would go down well with my employer and perhaps some of my colleagues, even if nothing was explicitly mentioned. So in a sense, I feel as though I'll be forced into having the vaccine sooner than I want to. And before any of you start, I don't need to hear 'well give up your job and live like a hermit!' etc etc. I'm simply stating my personal opinion around all this.
Yes all medications carry risks, e.g. the pill and blood clots. However we usually take medications because we already suffer from something i.e. it's a preventative tool. I appreciate vaccines are different i.e. they protect us from contracting something. However depending on your circumstances (I live alone, happy enough with own company etc) it's frustrating to think I can protect myself and others by continuing to do as I am now, however the decision to continue in this manner will essentially be taken from me in the coming weeks if I want to avoid any potential awkwardness with my employer and other people.
