THE VIRUS 2020 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Affable said:
Better than most then. Most shops I know tell you to remove your mask before they begin cutting, ha ha.
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It isn't hard to pull the bit around an ear to the side with left hand, and cut or clipper around it with right hand and replace it. Or get the client to pull it aside and hold onto it. I did it for months last year.
Colouring around it as well.
 
February said:
How hard is it to pull the bit around an ear to the side with left hand, and cut or clipper around it with right hand and replace it. Or get the client to pull it aside and hold onto it. I did it for months last year.
Colouring around it as well.
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Quite difficult and not sure I’d like that experience. 😂

Workaround is having a drink or coffee nearby lol.
 
Affable said:
Bad experiences, small talk and I am scared of them fucking up. 😂
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That's understandable.
It's a personal relationship you build over time with a client/hairdresser/barber.
I've been hairdressing in this area for so many years now and have formed that relationship and trust, I don't want new people, and my clients are now my friends. That's the hardest part of lockdown for me, is being unable to look after them still.
 
February said:
I've had calls from clients already in distress. My regulars come every 3, 4, 5 weeks. Last time around I could work, so none if them went through this. I feel for them and have been trying to recommend anything but a hat to help them out!
Thankfully they're not all that precious, but I have got a good few who are!
Dark roots and light ends are in, so not a problem for the younger ones, but white roots and dark ends is another story!
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I hear ya!
rj90 said:
I am desperate for a cut! First world problems I know! I’m pretty sure a barber / hairdresser is more essential than a bloody florist or donut king!!
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It's not really a first world problem...or maybe just a little bit. It's important to lots of people to be well groomed for many reasons but we can all live without flowers and donuts for a few weeks.
February said:
There are two homeware shops near me which have been open all along. Why? I should phone the authorities.
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Ridiculous!
rj90 said:
Because apparently it’s up to businesses to decide if they’re essential or not, according to Gladys.

They’ve got rent and bills to pay, of course they’re going to think they’re essential. Stupid rules.
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Again, ridiculous! C'mon Gladys take a stand and be forceful!
 
Hmmm, I'm not exactly sure Dan Andrews has a point here.

Firstly, Sydney alone contributes more to the nations GDP that the whole state of Victoria. Not that that should make a difference, but I think it puts into perspective the large contribution that Sydney has in keeping the country moving. That being said, every single Australian deserves the same level of support from the Government, regardless of where you live.

The only difference I can really see is that the payment has increased from $500 to $600 from the 4th week for those affected? I stand to be corrected on this. Also, the NSW Government & Federal Government are sharing the cost of this package 50/50. I don't recall if the same arrangements were in place for Victoria?

According to the PM, Victoria was getting $750M a week during its lockdown, whereas NSW is getting $500M:

"That's nonsense, it's not true. The numbers don't bear it out," he said.

"When Victoria needed Australia [during last year's lockdown], they were getting $750 million of Commonwealth support every week. This package to New South Wales is delivering half a billion a week.

"These are two different situations — the Victoria lockdown went for two weeks.

All these Premiers using the pandemic for political ammunition is becoming tiring.
 
rj90 said:
Hmmm, I'm not exactly sure Dan Andrews has a point here.
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I think it's one of those issues where there's no clear answer.

The PM was playing politics over assistance with VIC to try and distract the fact there is a Federal Government failure in policy. Eventually, VIC pushed them to the point they provided assistance. What is happening in NSW is now post that. So them getting assistance doesn't necessarily show favouritism. Although the fact they aren't playing politics of the blame game and who bears responsibility sure as hell looks like favouritism.
 
up_all_night said:
I think it's one of those issues where there's no clear answer.

The PM was playing politics over assistance with VIC to try and distract the fact there is a Federal Government failure in policy. Eventually, VIC pushed them to the point they provided assistance. What is happening in NSW is now post that. So them getting assistance doesn't necessarily show favouritism. Although the fact they aren't playing politics of the blame game and who bears responsibility sure as hell looks like favouritism.
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I can't find the answer to this, but did Vic share the cost of the assistance package 50/50? Perhaps with NSW opting to cover a portion meant that they didn't need to push as hard to get it? Is covering some of the costs NSW way of saying they are partly responsible for the position it finds itself in? Genuinely asking as I do not know.
 
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