Has the COVID-19 situation changed your gear purchasing habits?

[RIHappyDiver]

Well, I just got laid off. 13.5 years - buh bye! No severance, just getting paid through the end of the month and the 4 untaken vacation days I'd earned so far this year. No more gear for me!

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. I know there is nothing I could say that would make this any more bearable but please know that, for what it’s worth, I’m wishing you a quick turn of fortunes.

Erik

 

[Bigbella]

Not really, but I have been bolstering my regulator service kit stock, since New Years -- dare I say, hoarding, in lieu of toilet paper? -- to service, both my own regulators; the company's; and those who have sent in their gear, during this quasi-quarantine . . .

 

[Marie13]

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. I know there is nothing I could say that would make this any more bearable but please know that, for what it’s worth, I’m wishing you a quick turn of fortunes.

Erik

Thank you!

 

[outofofficebrb]

Well, I just got laid off. 13.5 years - buh bye! No severance, just getting paid through the end of the month and the 4 untaken vacation days I'd earned so far this year. No more gear for me!

ah shart, I’m sorry to hear that.

 

[Rollin Bonz]

Well, I just got laid off. 13.5 years - buh bye! No severance, just getting paid through the end of the month and the 4 untaken vacation days I'd earned so far this year. No more gear for me!

That sux.
Sorry Marie.
Hope things turn around quickly.

 

[O-ring]

Sorry, Marie.

 

[Marie13]

That sux.
Sorry Marie.
Hope things turn around quickly.

Thanks, guys! I've got some irons in the fire already.

 

[michael-fisch]

Thanks, guys! I've got some irons in the fire already.

Hope at least one works out for you.

Wishing you the very best.

Michael

 

[Esprise Me]

I'm so sorry, @DiverGirl1972 and @Marie13. And to everyone experiencing hardship or uncertainty at this time. This pandemic has caused so much collateral damage, and I'm afraid it's just getting started.

ETA: I haven't voted in the poll. I'm theoretically open to buying gear still and would love a better pair of fins, though I have everything I really need, and I can't even use it right now without violating the safer-at-home ordinances. I'm reluctant to order anything non-essential online, because I know the post office and various shipping services are overwhelmed, and I don't want to put additional pressure on sick people to come to work. I want to support my LDS and other businesses, but I'm not sure what the right thing to do is anymore.

 

[DarrynSami]

no gear for me, my work is shut down until at least May 1st. Feeling fortunate we will most likely start back up eventually. Sorry to hear some of you are worse off.