required to work??? even in the snow?
#31
There's only one thing any of us have to do.
If she doesn't want to go to work, then don't go. Be prepared for the consequences though, because there is always someone else willing to go the extra mile, whatever their motive may be. I don't blame you one bit for worrying about her safety, I would too. If you and her aren't comfortable with the predetermined demands of the job/position, then it's time to find something else for her to do. Simple as that, she knows what's expected of her in the event of bad roads (closed roads are an entirely different matter in my book), so either do it or find a new job. Nothing wrong with moving on if that's what works better for you guys.
Do whatever you need to feel safer, but don't blame the company, you don't have to work there.
If she doesn't want to go to work, then don't go. Be prepared for the consequences though, because there is always someone else willing to go the extra mile, whatever their motive may be. I don't blame you one bit for worrying about her safety, I would too. If you and her aren't comfortable with the predetermined demands of the job/position, then it's time to find something else for her to do. Simple as that, she knows what's expected of her in the event of bad roads (closed roads are an entirely different matter in my book), so either do it or find a new job. Nothing wrong with moving on if that's what works better for you guys.
Do whatever you need to feel safer, but don't blame the company, you don't have to work there.
#32
so i'm supposed to leave my job that pays way better then hers to drive her to work in the snow?
stop complaining, u can go pound sand! i'm plowing snow and trying to find off jobs so i don't have to collect unemployment during the period of year i am laid off.
or do u think it's a better idea i just collect unemployment and stay home?
how about this, when she crashes and dies in snow storm because she had to go to work...
u can be the one to explain it to her motherless child...it's ******** like u that are out driving around in the **** thinkin you'll be ok because u have drivin it all ur life and u have a heavy 4x4.. accidents still happen. my farther owns a wrecker business... u know how many experienced drivers we have pull out of the ditch? more then u can count. those people should have just stayed home until the road where clear...
sounds like a real bright idea to go drive around in the snow... geees ur right..
stop complaining, u can go pound sand! i'm plowing snow and trying to find off jobs so i don't have to collect unemployment during the period of year i am laid off.
or do u think it's a better idea i just collect unemployment and stay home?
how about this, when she crashes and dies in snow storm because she had to go to work...
u can be the one to explain it to her motherless child...it's ******** like u that are out driving around in the **** thinkin you'll be ok because u have drivin it all ur life and u have a heavy 4x4.. accidents still happen. my farther owns a wrecker business... u know how many experienced drivers we have pull out of the ditch? more then u can count. those people should have just stayed home until the road where clear...
sounds like a real bright idea to go drive around in the snow... geees ur right..
You are right that the store should just close for the day. But they don't so you just have to deal with it.
#33
stop complaining, u can go pound sand! i'm plowing snow and trying to find off jobs so i don't have to collect unemployment during the period of year i am laid off.
or do u think it's a better idea i just collect unemployment and stay home?
or do u think it's a better idea i just collect unemployment and stay home?
She's a half hour away, so if you take 3 hours extra out of your day--that is 1 hour there, 1 hour to get her to work, and 1 hour back--I'm pretty sure you can recover that later. If she is important to you the money you'd lose won't matter.
how about this, when she crashes and dies in snow storm because she had to go to work...
u can be the one to explain it to her motherless child...
u can be the one to explain it to her motherless child...
it's ******** like u that are out driving around in the **** thinkin you'll be ok because u have drivin it all ur life and u have a heavy 4x4.. accidents still happen.
my farther owns a wrecker business... u know how many experienced drivers we have pull out of the ditch? more then u can count. those people should have just stayed home until the road where clear...
sounds like a real bright idea to go drive around in the snow... geees ur right..
...quit while you're ahead. Yes it sucks but she has to go. You can either help her out with it, or go make a quick buck and worry all day. One thing you won't do is get anybody to side with you on this one. Be a man, help your woman.
Last edited by Mr. Miyagi; 12-31-2009 at 07:23 PM.
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#34
Yes...money isn't everything. Loved ones are far more important than any paycheck will be. Ever. Period.
No, it's admirable for you to be looking for work, however, I will ask this....
She's a half hour away, so if you take 3 hours extra out of your day--that is 1 hour there, 1 hour to get her to work, and 1 hour back--I'm pretty sure you can recover that later. If she is important to you the money you'd lose won't matter.
Or better yet you can explain to the child why you picked quick cash over mommy's safety.
Actually, I drive around quite a bit in a rear wheel drive F650 service truck without a locking rear end, but thanks for appreciating that some of us have done this all our lives because we have no choice in the matter.
Why not work for him? If he's that busy I don't see a reason why he shouldn't be able to support a truck for you year-round. The wrecker people around here are always busy, more work than they can do.
Well, you gotta do what you gotta do. I would've been a little more sympathetic but you brought up the idea of a lawsuit against the eimployer, which is complete BS. And, since you made this personal with the '*******' comment, you sound like a selfish {edited by request} if you want my honest opinion.
...quit while you're ahead. Yes it sucks but she has to go. You can either help her out with it, or go make a quick buck and worry all day. One thing you won't do is get anybody to side with you on this one. Be a man, help your woman.
No, it's admirable for you to be looking for work, however, I will ask this....
She's a half hour away, so if you take 3 hours extra out of your day--that is 1 hour there, 1 hour to get her to work, and 1 hour back--I'm pretty sure you can recover that later. If she is important to you the money you'd lose won't matter.
Or better yet you can explain to the child why you picked quick cash over mommy's safety.
Actually, I drive around quite a bit in a rear wheel drive F650 service truck without a locking rear end, but thanks for appreciating that some of us have done this all our lives because we have no choice in the matter.
Why not work for him? If he's that busy I don't see a reason why he shouldn't be able to support a truck for you year-round. The wrecker people around here are always busy, more work than they can do.
Well, you gotta do what you gotta do. I would've been a little more sympathetic but you brought up the idea of a lawsuit against the eimployer, which is complete BS. And, since you made this personal with the '*******' comment, you sound like a selfish {edited by request} if you want my honest opinion.
...quit while you're ahead. Yes it sucks but she has to go. You can either help her out with it, or go make a quick buck and worry all day. One thing you won't do is get anybody to side with you on this one. Be a man, help your woman.
i'm fairly shure should would probably boot me to the curb is i was a poor *** white boy. witch shure it's admirable to go get her and take her to work....
i can't work for my farther, we live on a peninsula, work is limited down here. i help out once in a while, witch i don't get paid for...one of those " i raised u, why should i pay u things"
i have my 20' trailer i move the cars on out of town runs for him sometimes thats about it.
it's like today for instance it's new years... the only place open around here are the super market and irving gas station... thats it... but she had to go to work today!
seriously, nothing in my whole town is open, why is a friggan pet shop open on new years?
a pet shop is not a priority.... i can live with out goin to the pet shop.
i can see maybe supermarket, gas station maybe even a hard ware store.. they are all stores that help us live our daily lives. witch the 2 hardware stores in my town are both closed today. given we are going to have a big storm this weekend up to 2 feet.. i need a new shovel.. thought i would buy it before the storm but i guess not.
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There's only one thing any of us have to do.
If she doesn't want to go to work, then don't go. Be prepared for the consequences though, because there is always someone else willing to go the extra mile, whatever their motive may be. I don't blame you one bit for worrying about her safety, I would too. If you and her aren't comfortable with the predetermined demands of the job/position, then it's time to find something else for her to do. Simple as that, she knows what's expected of her in the event of bad roads (closed roads are an entirely different matter in my book), so either do it or find a new job. Nothing wrong with moving on if that's what works better for you guys.
Do whatever you need to feel safer, but don't blame the company, you don't have to work there.
If she doesn't want to go to work, then don't go. Be prepared for the consequences though, because there is always someone else willing to go the extra mile, whatever their motive may be. I don't blame you one bit for worrying about her safety, I would too. If you and her aren't comfortable with the predetermined demands of the job/position, then it's time to find something else for her to do. Simple as that, she knows what's expected of her in the event of bad roads (closed roads are an entirely different matter in my book), so either do it or find a new job. Nothing wrong with moving on if that's what works better for you guys.
Do whatever you need to feel safer, but don't blame the company, you don't have to work there.
i work on an island, if it's too rough and windy we don't go to the island. hell it's not even possible to dock the boat up for that matter. but we don't loose any points or get fired due to an act of god.. i can't control the weather conditions. as an employee why should i be penalized?
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#35
#37
Nobody, I mean NOBODY, not even emergency responders and hospital staff can be forced to drive in hazardous conditions. They often will and do, but that is only AFTER they get to work in the case of fire, police and ambulance. In the case of things like hospital staff or other "mission essential" type personnel, they have (or should) emergency response or contingency plans to report/depart early and keep staff in place and direct others to NOT attempt commuting. This is all standard procedure.
Nothing is worth risking your life getting in an accident or getting stranded in a blizzard. If the company says otherwise they are liable for a very large lawsuit. Talk to a lawyer.
Nothing is worth risking your life getting in an accident or getting stranded in a blizzard. If the company says otherwise they are liable for a very large lawsuit. Talk to a lawyer.
#38
#40
Not in your best interest? If it's that big of a deal, I would think you'd be there for her. Perhaps the comments made about me not caring about my girlfriend should've been directed your way instead of mine...
If you're so busy with your plow biz that you can't be there for your girlfriend, a single mother trying to make ends meet at all costs, then:
1. Stop complaining about not working in other threads around here.
2. Don't be surprised if she finds a guy who treats her better.....haven't you been down this road before at least once?
Sorry, but you won't get my sympathy. Your girlfriend has my sympathy but she also understands the job has to be done....and you need to define "nasty out" as people in Fairbanks, Alaska are probably going to have a very different opinion than those in Phoenix of what constitutes bad weather.
Cheers....Have a Happy New Year.
If you're so busy with your plow biz that you can't be there for your girlfriend, a single mother trying to make ends meet at all costs, then:
1. Stop complaining about not working in other threads around here.
2. Don't be surprised if she finds a guy who treats her better.....haven't you been down this road before at least once?
Sorry, but you won't get my sympathy. Your girlfriend has my sympathy but she also understands the job has to be done....and you need to define "nasty out" as people in Fairbanks, Alaska are probably going to have a very different opinion than those in Phoenix of what constitutes bad weather.
Cheers....Have a Happy New Year.
#1 - I DO live in Fairbanks, Alaska. Define "bad weather", just so I can tell my Battalion Commander to go pack icemelt the next time he needs us all in at 0530 (5:30 a.m. for most of you) to go do a Battalion Fun Run at -25F! The NERVE of some people, eh?
#2 - I don't really much care for being shot at. Even after 20 years it's hard to get used to. It makes for a hostile work environment, so to speak. So, if I have to report at 0600 for yet ANOTHER oversees deployment "to secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves, and Our Posterity", and I get, oh, I dunno, SHOT IN THE FREAKIN' HEAD and KILLED, who would get to sue whom? Who would get the money? DO I REALLY GIVE A CRAP? It's a job, hero. If you/she don't like it, just remember this: she was looking for a job when she found this one, she can find another one!
#3 - The "sue someone" comment has me siding with Mr. Miyagi, here. Dude, seriously? That's SO much a "Nintendo Generation" comment. Man-up, reach down, give a squeeze, and complete the freakin' mission! Our Petmart is open, even at -50F and blowing wind, selling animal supplies to all the good boys and girls who are willing to go out in bad weather and pay their hard earned money for it. Call it having a job. Call it running a business. Call it Capitalism! I call it America, and take it from someone who's seen the other end... it's the best thing out there! That is, as long as we can hold off the frivolous lawsuits!
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