Talkback Tuesday | Returning to work

On Monday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that the work from home order to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the island will be lifted on June 1. Our social media followers yesterday weighed in on the matter.

* A lot of people still went to work from 9 to 5, so there’s no change.

– @aivilo_gaylisa

* Never a thought. Worked through COVID-19 while waiting for others to catch up.

– @Progress47

* Some persons may not be able to go back immediately, given that school is still virtual and parents are doubling as teachers.

– @watashitashi1

* I think ppl who can stay at home and work should continue doing that ... less traffic and ppl on the road.

– @tiffany_fisher_88

* Working from home is pretty nice. I don’t want to go back to work. Mi yaad nice.

– @kxng_zae_savage

* Well, I definitely want to continue working at home. I’m pregnant and don’t want to take any chances going out if I dont need to.

– @lamiie876

* I wasn’t working none at all. I am eager to start working again. – @mrs_j.c.d.h

* Me waan #TanAhMiYaad. Nothing nuh sweeta than working from home.

– @n33ce

* Wondering what’s gonna happen with the kids. Schools and daycare are closed so the struggle begins.

– @rida_876

* I think the prime minister should give it another month to make sure we are ok and not in for another big outbreak.

– @dawesshellian

* I honestly don’t wnt to go back until this is all over.

– @dark_chocolate_esha

* Not ready.

– @theycallmerenzie

I don’t think most workplaces are ready for us and not to mention the transportation system, which was so not reliable or adequately the first place. Oh boy!

– @islandgurlaya

* I’m ready but I prefer working from home.

– @kelpetkat

*I’m not ready, would prefer the numbers drop before I have to start mingle with people again! – @concretexangel