Borodane 6,246 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, sanddancer said: Just a thought. If more and more countries implement shut downs will the internet slow down or even crash. if you think about the amount who will be using the internet while in isolation, it’s a possibility. Just think we will have to start talking to each other again. I don't think the internet can slow down or crash😁 it'll probably just be local server parks. However I doubt you'll feel anything. Certain websites might see increased traffic though. Link to post Share on other sites
Blanco 4,900 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 12 minutes ago, BillyWoofs_shinpad said: That’s the first week sorted, what happens after that? Panic, I suppose 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, trekkers said: The company who we cater for has now globally told all staff to work from home so as of tomorrow they have no catering needs. Very worrying times for me and my team!!!! That’s a massive blow, I’m feeling it too, I work freelance and the work has totally dried up in the TV industry. Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 28 minutes ago, Borodane said: I don't think the internet can slow down or crash😁 it'll probably just be local server parks. However I doubt you'll feel anything. Certain websites might see increased traffic though. I'm glad we chose this past year to invest in blu-rays from CeX so we won't be affected if Netflix somehow hits peaks! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RiseAgainst 3,777 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, wilsoncgp said: I'm glad we chose this past year to invest in blu-rays from CeX so we won't be affected if Netflix somehow hits peaks! Blu-Rays. Pah! I'm still watching DVDs over here. With hindsight, Disney+ is launching at the perfect time, with all this self-isolation going on. It's Disney's servers I fear for, as legions of bored children rewatch Cars for the 1,000,000,000,000th time. Link to post Share on other sites
boroie 484 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 I'm lucky enough to be able to work from home, but I need to manage a team of people remotely who are also all working from home - thats pretty challenging. I have 2 small kids but my wife currently does not work, so thankfully she can look after them during the day and leave me some peace to work in. This is going to be tough though for the foreseeable future! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,931 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Thank god for working in the security industry, even if my stationed location gets shut down they still need me here to guard it 🙂 My condolences to people working in other sectors who are getting hit hard by this. Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,543 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 The military on the other hand have committed 10,000 to help support the government in its fight against COVID-19. So actually more work for me is likely than less 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,218 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Uwe said: The military on the other hand have committed 10,000 to help support the government in its fight against COVID-19. So actually more work for me is likely than less Can you pick my takeaway up and drop it off to save me having to leave the house then please? 👍 Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,931 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Changing Times said: Can you pick my takeaway up and drop it off to save me having to leave the house then please? 👍 Just lol if you're not using Just Eat for all your takeaways these days. They even do a "contactless delivery" option now if you pay by card! Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,218 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, Denzel Zanzibar said: Just lol if you're not using Just Eat for all your takeaways these days. They even do a "contactless delivery" option now if you pay by card! Never used it 🙄 Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,931 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Changing Times said: Never used it 🙄 Anything that means dealing face to face with people less is a good thing in my eyes, you pay a little bit more using Just Eat but for me it's worth it 😛 Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,218 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, Denzel Zanzibar said: Anything that means dealing face to face with people less is a good thing in my eyes, you pay a little bit more using Just Eat but for me it's worth it 😛 I'm no hipster 😎 Link to post Share on other sites
Smogzilla 7,385 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Feel like I'm caught in a storm here as a teacher. Mixed messages from government. Not closing yet but not ruling it out. If so, when? Why are our institutions still open when the whole FECKING CONTINENT is closed??? How am I supposed to explain that to my students?? Kids scared. Parents scared and angry. Colleagues and managers at a loss. Exam schedules in bits. AAAAARGH 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RealSlimSladeyy 766 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Smogzilla said: Feel like I'm caught in a storm here as a teacher. Mixed messages from government. Not closing yet but not ruling it out. If so, when? Why are our institutions still open when the whole FECKING CONTINENT is closed??? How am I supposed to explain that to my students?? Kids scared. Parents scared and angry. Colleagues and managers at a loss. Exam schedules in bits. AAAAARGH What is the current situation with exams? Link to post Share on other sites
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