shovel, anyone?

traumaqueen · Post by **traumaqueen** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:18 pm

here's the thing.........
in some professions, it's fine and dandy to not go to work when the weather gets like this.
it's not going to hurt anyone.
the less people out in this the better, and all that jazz.
it's kind of fun to have an excuse for a free day off!
but in others, you really do need to make every effort to plan ahead so that you may arrive safely to your job.
lives literally depend on it.
how far in advance did we know this was going to happen? plenty.
so, arrange for reliable transportation fit for the conditions.
plan on departing an hour or so ahead, so you can show up to your work area in a timely manner.
or, perhaps plan on staying and bunking down here, or at a nearby hotel.
go buy a shovel or two, people.
i'll take no more calls from people that can't come in 10 hours from now because they "can't get out of the driveway".
get out the shovel and get at it, Jack..........

adam atherton · Post by **adam atherton** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:36 pm

i skipped work, and you took my truck tonight.

thus- i'm not going to work tomorrow until i have 4WD goodness back in my life.

but i refuse to shovel, since the wind has actually cleared the driveway.

traumaqueen · Post by **traumaqueen** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:48 pm

ummm, it's our truck.....
and do you see what i did?
i arranged for reliable transportation capable of navigating in these conditions.
and i arrived to my work station early.
OK.
back to work!
because i am here.
unlike some.
do i sound bitter?

adam atherton · Post by **adam atherton** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:09 am

no, it's MY truck. you never drive it, because you cant smoke in it.

plus, i picked it out and bought it.

whatever. you and everyone, if you're driving, be safe.

and if you see a silver '05 grand cherokee with an NWTF sticker in the back window on the road, avoid hitting it.

MynameisJenn · Post by **MynameisJenn** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:11 am

traumaqueen wrote:ummm, it's our truck.....
and do you see what i did?
i arranged for reliable transportation capable of navigating in these conditions.
and i arrived to my work station early.
OK.
back to work!
because i am here.
unlike some.
do i sound bitter?

that sucks but it's good you arrived at work safely and hopefully your professionalism will be recognized

Garr · Post by **Garr** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:27 am

You should have another option there.

My work was closed. . .by the state. So I can't really say that I'm skipping it. I was called this morning by my manager and told not to come in today.

traumaqueen · Post by **traumaqueen** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:45 am

fixed just for you, Garr!

adam atherton · Post by **adam atherton** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:53 am

i am now required not to appear- how do i change my response?

traumaqueen · Post by **traumaqueen** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:58 am

i wish i was smart enough about it to give you an answer.....

Garr · Post by **Garr** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 2:45 am

Thanks for the new option!

Garr · Post by **Garr** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 2:50 am

Adam, I can get in and change it in the database if you really want me to. Just let me know.

echosauce1 · Post by **echosauce1** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 3:58 am

traumaqueen wrote

"i'll take no more calls from people that can't come in 10 hours from now because they "can't get out of the driveway".
get out the shovel and get at it, Jack.........."

Yes, I did go to work today, and got sent home early. My job does not put anyone's life in the balance if I am there or not so this may not be applicable but...

My concern is not if I can get "out" of the driveway. My concern is, can I get back in (or even remotely close to it) after work. My boss making money is not really a concern to me if it may lead to me not being able to take care of what really matters at home at the end of the day.

traumaqueen · Post by **traumaqueen** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 4:51 am

there is a very small population to which this applies. that group of people know the deal, and know what they should do, as well as why and how they need to do it.

and i agree, a business making money is very much less important than "what really matters at home". i am not coming from a "bottom line" standpoint.
i'm sure in your situation staying in was the very best thing to do. and i am glad you did!

thanks for voting!

traumaqueen · Post by **traumaqueen** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:31 am

traumaqueen wrote: in some professions, it's fine and dandy to not go to work when the weather gets like this.
it's not going to hurt anyone.

MrSpall · Post by **MrSpall** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:00 pm

I have one of those jobs where it's pretty important to be there. I've been here for the last two days. Today only half of us showed up, but we're still plugging along. No one's life hangs in the balance (probably) but if our workshop was closed, then the clients we serve would be home alone all day - and that's a bad thing.

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