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Benjaman

So I have been stood down at work while this crisis is happening. The manager said I haven’t lost of job but in the mean time they have to stand me down for…

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Priyanka

Its affecting my familybecause I am a single earner at home.My husband was driving uber but he is not been able to work from last month and my job is almost gone.Being a…

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Akhtar

My employer has stop casual It’s vary hard to pay rent bills and food expenses if no job ,Especially if you have family .

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Brittany

I had flu-like symptoms NOT covid-19 but I was told I wasn’t allowed to go to work whilst I had symptoms even though I got sick from multiple people at my work including…

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Saima

Due to this crisis is very hard for everyone but sometimes it’s very affective for someone are like me I have to pay my loan I have to pay my mortgage I have…

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Danielle

I don't have any hours due to covid-19 and I centrelink can't help me. I have so many expenses coming up I hope this is all over before I run out of savings.

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Stephanie

I work with high risk disabled people and have had to step back from assisting them with their daily needs. I had to advise my employer that I was coming down with what…

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Irene

Professionally I've been stood down. Personally I'm stressed, have anxiety attacks at times yet I'm one of the lucky ones. For now, I'm still employed, lucky I'm full time and step by step…

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Harinder

Hi I was a head chef in the restaurant. Lost my job because of closure of business and unsure if the owner will reopen the restaurant after these crisis over! I have mortgage…

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Jordan

I'm currently on quarantine for Covid-19, There is no leave benefit for this and i won't have enough sick leave to cover my pay and won't be able to buy the bare essentials…

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