How's life in the new country treating you?
It's weird to read that, since "old country" is how Europe is sometimes referred to in the US. (I say, "sometimes", because I don't think I've ever done so.)
But, anyway, it's gone fairly well. My job is slowly becoming something where
I have any idea on what's going on (now I have a clearer idea of the stuff I don't know). But I'm still very junior, and not close to being particularly useful.
Outside of the job, I've been struggling with getting a bank account, but finally did. And now am struggling to be able to pay for things through the bank account (because, e.g., setting things up with Paypal just isn't
working).
And I did get to go up in a Ferris wheel and see the city from above.
Are they in lockdown again? I just saw some BBC coverage of the UK announcing more lockdowns for Britain etc... bummer stuff...
Yep. Well, soft lockdown starts on Monday. No more indoor dining (Which I was still horrified about -- even if my fewer-precautions mode, that was a red
line I had no interest in crossing).
But I'm still going into the office, and I wear masks more than most people there -- though policy just changed, and now people are expected to wear
masks whenever they're away from their desks.
I've been considering going to the movie theater, but have been too lazy to
do so.
To be fair, I view going to the theater as being fairly safe, because I'd
wear my good mask (a sanding mask with a filter on the output, and a couple
of N95 filters on the inputs), and possibly goggles beside, and not eat while there.
And still socially distance, give other people the side eye, etc.
Have to say compared to what we did in New Zealand a lockdown does seem a little different in that schools will still be open and construction
firms will still run etc... we did have something like that at what we
Yeah. Though in New Zealand you were actively trying to stop the virus
spread. Most everywhere else is trying to keep it at a minimal level while keeping businesses open.
Anywhoo... hope you're enjoying time / work in your new locale :)
Thanks!
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