COVID-19 aftermath: What things will change forever?

[tmwiese55]

Because one is regulated and the other is let go. People are not denied jobs if they drank alcohol within a month of applying. Logically, alcohol should be as regulated as weed is now. Or weed should be looked the other way on like we do alcohol. Either way is sound logic, but to treat one as this big deal and the other as not is not good logic.

 

But this outdated notion that if someone uses weed it means they must do it all the time because it's so bad/evil. That's essentially what the tests are presuming. When the reality is something like that is way more likely with alcohol. I've seen people who are whipped up on this issue say things like "so legalize and now everyone is high all the time, teachers, nurses, dental assistants etc". The reality is a huge chunk of normal people you interact with now are regular weed users and you don't know it (they're not high all day long, just like casual drinkers aren't drunk all day long), it's so easy to get and common that legalizing would essentially change nothing. People who want to do it are currently doing it. And if you're not around younger people much, it is a huge percentage and I don't think we're seeing some big problem from it. And second, why are you not worried that everyone is drunk all the time?

 

Also I believe it is factual that it is not physically addictive.

[Baldkin]

 

Alcohol is pretty obvious to be aware or. It’s easy to test for. Why are you defending weed by comparing it to alcohol instead of saying both are major risks that a company shouldn’t tolerate

 

That's the entire point. Not testing for weed doesn't mean a company has to tolerate people showing up to work baked out of their minds.

 

Just because someone enjoys having a gummy and listening to the Grateful Dead on their Friday nights shouldn't deny them employment, the same way that if someone enjoys getting drunk at Miller Park shouldn't.

[CheezWizHed]

[CheezWizHed]

More on topic: My wife and I ate out last night for the first time in forever (way beyond COVID). The experience was a bit odd and made me wonder what we would've done if we didn't have a smart phone. The waitress drops down a "coaster" with a 2D bar code on it for the menu. Doesn't say anything about it. Evidently, I don't use those scanners often as my phone (~ 1 year old) didn't have one. I previously had the menu up on my phone (as we waited for a table), so I never bothered with it.

 

Then for the bill, I get a similar paper with a 2D code and she says you can pay on the phone and runs off. So, this time I downloaded the scanner and paid the bill.

 

Not to be all "conspiracy theorist", but I do wonder what companies will be taking advantage of COVID to further their tools/services where we will be forced into using something via legislation (purposely or inadvertently).

[nate82]

More on topic: My wife and I ate out last night for the first time in forever (way beyond COVID). The experience was a bit odd and made me wonder what we would've done if we didn't have a smart phone. The waitress drops down a "coaster" with a 2D bar code on it for the menu. Doesn't say anything about it. Evidently, I don't use those scanners often as my phone (~ 1 year old) didn't have one. I previously had the menu up on my phone (as we waited for a table), so I never bothered with it.

 

Then for the bill, I get a similar paper with a 2D code and she says you can pay on the phone and runs off. So, this time I downloaded the scanner and paid the bill.

 

Not to be all "conspiracy theorist", but I do wonder what companies will be taking advantage of COVID to further their tools/services where we will be forced into using something via legislation (purposely or inadvertently).

 

Paper and coins will be a thing of the past soon. The major banks have been pushing for this and with the blockchain now becoming more and more prevalent it shouldn't take all that long to move away from paper and coins.

 

FINTECH is a newish field in the financial industry. If you are looking for a job or want to make a career move take a FINTECH bootcamp as soon as possible.

[pacopete4]

Went to the Food Truck Festival in Thiensville tonight. Lots of people. 90%-ish with no masks.

[CheezWizHed]

Paper and coins will be a thing of the past soon. The major banks have been pushing for this and with the blockchain now becoming more and more prevalent it shouldn't take all that long to move away from paper and coins.

 

FINTECH is a newish field in the financial industry. If you are looking for a job or want to make a career move take a FINTECH bootcamp as soon as possible.

 

I rarely used cash before (carry some paper, never coins), but I was surprised at how I wasn't even given the option to pay by CC. She just dropped off the barcode and bolted. I'm sure if I objected, she would've taken my CC, but the big pivot in direction took me by surprise.

 

I've avoided payments and my phone simply for security reasons in the past, though phones are getting more secure now. I'm still not 100% comfortable tying everything (two mode authentications, password storage, financial info) to my phone.

[nate82]

 

I rarely used cash before (carry some paper, never coins), but I was surprised at how I wasn't even given the option to pay by CC. She just dropped off the barcode and bolted. I'm sure if I objected, she would've taken my CC, but the big pivot in direction took me by surprise.

 

I've avoided payments and my phone simply for security reasons in the past, though phones are getting more secure now. I'm still not 100% comfortable tying everything (two mode authentications, password storage, financial info) to my phone.

 

Two form authentication should be enabled on everything. Even with a strong password that can be hacked or stolen if a company has poor cyber security. Even companies or organizations with good or great cybersecurity will get hacked or have something stolen from them at some point. Two form authentication is another barrier for hackers to have to get through.

[CheezWizHed]

Yeah, but if your phone is your 2nd authentication and it has automatic logins to your bank and other passwords...

 

Just for the record, I don't keep bank nor CC info on my phone. But pay by phone starts pushing us that direction.

[homer]

Yeah, but if your phone is your 2nd authentication and it has automatic logins to your bank and other passwords...

 

Just for the record, I don't keep bank nor CC info on my phone. But pay by phone starts pushing us that direction.

 

I don't believe CC# is stored on the phone. At least it's not with Google Pay (so they say).

[thebruce44]

More on topic: My wife and I ate out last night for the first time in forever (way beyond COVID). The experience was a bit odd and made me wonder what we would've done if we didn't have a smart phone. The waitress drops down a "coaster" with a 2D bar code on it for the menu. Doesn't say anything about it. Evidently, I don't use those scanners often as my phone (~ 1 year old) didn't have one. I previously had the menu up on my phone (as we waited for a table), so I never bothered with it.

 

Then for the bill, I get a similar paper with a 2D code and she says you can pay on the phone and runs off. So, this time I downloaded the scanner and paid the bill.

 

Not to be all "conspiracy theorist", but I do wonder what companies will be taking advantage of COVID to further their tools/services where we will be forced into using something via legislation (purposely or inadvertently).

 

What kind of phone do you have? The default Google camera app automatically recognizes bar codes.

[DHonks]

More on topic: My wife and I ate out last night for the first time in forever (way beyond COVID). The experience was a bit odd and made me wonder what we would've done if we didn't have a smart phone. The waitress drops down a "coaster" with a 2D bar code on it for the menu. Doesn't say anything about it. Evidently, I don't use those scanners often as my phone (~ 1 year old) didn't have one. I previously had the menu up on my phone (as we waited for a table), so I never bothered with it.

 

Then for the bill, I get a similar paper with a 2D code and she says you can pay on the phone and runs off. So, this time I downloaded the scanner and paid the bill.

 

Not to be all "conspiracy theorist", but I do wonder what companies will be taking advantage of COVID to further their tools/services where we will be forced into using something via legislation (purposely or inadvertently).

 

What kind of phone do you have? The default Google camera app automatically recognizes bar codes.

 

Same for iPhones.

[DHonks]

More on topic: My wife and I ate out last night for the first time in forever (way beyond COVID). The experience was a bit odd and made me wonder what we would've done if we didn't have a smart phone. The waitress drops down a "coaster" with a 2D bar code on it for the menu. Doesn't say anything about it. Evidently, I don't use those scanners often as my phone (~ 1 year old) didn't have one. I previously had the menu up on my phone (as we waited for a table), so I never bothered with it.

 

Then for the bill, I get a similar paper with a 2D code and she says you can pay on the phone and runs off. So, this time I downloaded the scanner and paid the bill.

 

Not to be all "conspiracy theorist", but I do wonder what companies will be taking advantage of COVID to further their tools/services where we will be forced into using something via legislation (purposely or inadvertently).

 

Paper and coins will be a thing of the past soon. The major banks have been pushing for this and with the blockchain now becoming more and more prevalent it shouldn't take all that long to move away from paper and coins.

 

FINTECH is a newish field in the financial industry. If you are looking for a job or want to make a career move take a FINTECH bootcamp as soon as possible.

 

Paper and coin made up 5% of the money supply when I was in college from '99-'03. I'm sure it's less than that now, especially with banks creating so much money. I'm still shocked I can't pay with Apple Pay everywhere. Been using it for seemingly 5 or so years. I have noticed a little greater adoption since COVID, though. But these tokenization tools like Apple Pay, Android Pay, and--I think--Samsung Pay are much more secure for businesses and consumers.

[DHonks]

Yeah, but if your phone is your 2nd authentication and it has automatic logins to your bank and other passwords...

 

Just for the record, I don't keep bank nor CC info on my phone. But pay by phone starts pushing us that direction.

 

I don't believe CC# is stored on the phone. At least it's not with Google Pay (so they say).

 

Same with Apple Pay. The tokenization tech is extremely secure. I also love that every time my credit card is run, I get a simple push notification. I've caught two compromised credit cards due to Apple Pay notifications. Like I tell my students...by their early 20s, most will have had their identities compromised and credit/debit card info stolen. Why isn't someone messing with their finances yet? It's because the crooks have millions of cards and identities, and they just haven't gotten to them yet. Teens also are pretty shocked when I tell them how risky debit cards can be. They think of them as more secure than credit cards.

[wallus]

I will be working hard to come up with ways to reduce our staffing by 50% for this Fall. With the amount of workers that are bowing out and the extreme lack of new applications, I don't have much of a choice. I am guessing these jobs will not be added in future years after I figure this out.

[RobertR]

I can't see AMC theaters lasting. These last few days especially won't make me feel bad for them.

[CheezWizHed]

More on topic: My wife and I ate out last night for the first time in forever (way beyond COVID). The experience was a bit odd and made me wonder what we would've done if we didn't have a smart phone. The waitress drops down a "coaster" with a 2D bar code on it for the menu. Doesn't say anything about it. Evidently, I don't use those scanners often as my phone (~ 1 year old) didn't have one. I previously had the menu up on my phone (as we waited for a table), so I never bothered with it.

 

Then for the bill, I get a similar paper with a 2D code and she says you can pay on the phone and runs off. So, this time I downloaded the scanner and paid the bill.

 

Not to be all "conspiracy theorist", but I do wonder what companies will be taking advantage of COVID to further their tools/services where we will be forced into using something via legislation (purposely or inadvertently).

 

What kind of phone do you have? The default Google camera app automatically recognizes bar codes.

 

Samsung Note 9. I later found an app for reading bar codes as it was integrated into the phone features (i.e. in the "menu bar" access and not with the traditional apps).

[DHonks]

well, my district announced some form of virtual instruction beginning August 5th and running through at least Labor Day.

[nate82]

well, my district announced some form of virtual instruction beginning August 5th and running through at least Labor Day.

 

One of my coworkers here in Phoenix said they were given the option of all online or 2-days in class and 3-days at home. What I found weird is the days they gave tue and wed or thur and fri which makes no sense to me. A schedule of Mon and Tue would make more sense especially for people working. Normally the people who can work from home Mon makes the most sense but also thur fri isn't also bad but tue wed is just mind boggling.

[DHonks]

well, my district announced some form of virtual instruction beginning August 5th and running through at least Labor Day.

 

One of my coworkers here in Phoenix said they were given the option of all online or 2-days in class and 3-days at home. What I found weird is the days they gave tue and wed or thur and fri which makes no sense to me. A schedule of Mon and Tue would make more sense especially for people working. Normally the people who can work from home Mon makes the most sense but also thur fri isn't also bad but tue wed is just mind boggling.

 

I can rationalize lots of scenarios. The two first elementary districts to announce changes said they would have 1-day off each week for a deep clean (one on Wednesday, other district on Friday). Another district said they would be offering the option of 1-day in-person (3 at home) or 0 in-person (4 at home). It will be interesting to see how others make plans. And will there be sports?

[CheezWizHed]

Just had my annual checkup at the doctor. I'm wondering if masks will be permanent in clinics and hospitals now?

[JosephC]

well, my district announced some form of virtual instruction beginning August 5th and running through at least Labor Day.

 

One of my coworkers here in Phoenix said they were given the option of all online or 2-days in class and 3-days at home. What I found weird is the days they gave tue and wed or thur and fri which makes no sense to me. A schedule of Mon and Tue would make more sense especially for people working. Normally the people who can work from home Mon makes the most sense but also thur fri isn't also bad but tue wed is just mind boggling.

 

I can rationalize lots of scenarios. The two first elementary districts to announce changes said they would have 1-day off each week for a deep clean (one on Wednesday, other district on Friday). Another district said they would be offering the option of 1-day in-person (3 at home) or 0 in-person (4 at home). It will be interesting to see how others make plans. And will there be sports?

 

Can't wait until the day when almost all of the teaching can be done "virtually." Should be able to eliminate a significant portion of teaching positions and free up funds to help other areas of government operate more efficiently. Educating the children, what a silly use of government money.

[stoutdude04]

I do find it funny that there have been a few talking heads declaring schools need to open and there are risks all around us...yet they are working from home.

[stoutdude04]

Just had my annual checkup at the doctor. I'm wondering if masks will be permanent in clinics and hospitals now?

 

 

Possibly. I personally hate wearing a mask, but will wear one of I'm told to do so. I'm also getting more comfortable wearing one without being asked.

 

It is interesting to look at the numbers of countries that went to masks right away compared to those that haven't. A lot of those countries use masks more often typically though, so maybe if we get used to using masks more often it wont be a big deal the next time something like this comes through.

[CheezWizHed]

 

Can't wait until the day when almost all of the teaching can be done "virtually." Should be able to eliminate a significant portion of teaching positions and free up funds to help other areas of government operate more efficiently. Educating the children, what a silly use of government money.

 

I know you are referring to K-12, but I'm hoping that colleges will embrace this approach more in the future. Approximately 1/3rd of the expense of college is room and board. Even cutting back that $32-48k (for four years) total back to $20-30k is a big improvement on college costs.