I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist and the last 4 years I worked for a chiropractor. When the pandemic started the chiro made it very clear that they thought the virus was a hoax. I should have left then.. but I loved my clients and the chiro didn't force his choices on me so I was always masked throughout the day.
The week of Christmas, the chiro came in super sick. (I assume it was covid but they were never tested)
Proceeded to work with clients without a mask. At lunch, they told me they were going to take the rest of the week off and to inform our clients that “They are off for winter break”
Ethically and morally.. I was not going to do that. So I packed up my car, left the key on the back table, and walked out. Texted the boss to tell them today was my last day and thanks for the last 4 years but I have to go.
They texted me back “That was a cowardly way to exit.”
Two weeks later, I got word that one of my former clients died of covid. I'm glad I left. No blood on my hands. Still unemployed, but I feel so relieved.