I cant believe work.....

mrfun1981 said:
Right here is the update some of you been waiting for lol:

Yes i attempted to get to work i left at 7.50pm and yes i got there at 10.40pm. I looked in to the buses again & none of my normal bus routes were running still, but found a route that would get me a bit closer to work using 2 buses that were still running a very limited service.

After the 2nd bus it still left me about 2.5 miles away from work so i walked it!! An i tell you it was bloody cold an it took about 50 mins to walk.

I tried speaking to one of my managers when i got in & he just laughed when i told him what they said on the phone, i tried asking him what the companies views would be if i have issues with buses on Sunday (tonight) an told him how I had got in . An all he said don't worry the roads will be much clearer by then - So really didn't answer my question.

An i had to make the same trip home this morning the walk took a bit longer as i shattered plus i slipped over but the other 2 buses were running a bit more frequent and it took 2 hours 30mins to get back home.

At the moment my normal buses are still running tonight so i should still get in ok, if my achy body lets me lol. Not sure if it was from the slip or the walking in the snow that far but my legs really do hurt.
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Wow, that was quite an effort to get into work. Personally I wouldn't have tried that hard though I wouldn't have had the threat of losing my job hanging over me.

I still reckon you should have gone for the frostbite solution though :p
 
Bet your manager didn't even appreciate your presence. I remember coming back from Wales to Stoke to work boxing day and my manager who asked me to come in to help her calls in sick.
 
Fair play to making that effort..

However, an 8 mile walk, at night on your own in -10°C conditions without windchill factor is utter madness and your boss needs a ****ing slap.

I'm all for not shirking off work due to "a bit of snow" but that's way beyond the call of duty.
 
mikeyp123 said:
Bet your manager didn't even appreciate your presence.
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+1. I wouldn't have made the effort tbh.

No show = No Pay = Not Skiving.

How many other colleagues got to work?

My point is you're not rewarded for being the 'hero' that gets to work in the snow.. horray for you... you just work whilst everyone calls in sick and aren't recognised for getting into work - so you may aswell join everyone else then.

I'm all for doing the right thing, but if no one else pulls their weight why should you? (and yes I know if everyone thinks like that, everyone will be in the situation I mention but its too much effort to 'fight it' and motivate other people to do what they should be doing!)
 
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Well, I hope my train is running tomorrow because there is NO other alternative if it isn't.

And no, I am not walking/cycling 60miles in the snow lol
 
Scubascorpion said:
Fair play to making that effort..

However, an 8 mile walk, at night on your own in -10°C conditions without windchill factor is utter madness and your boss needs a ****ing slap.

I'm all for not shirking off work due to "a bit of snow" but that's way beyond the call of duty.
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Apparently according to as few posters in this thread he should have just "manned up" and walked it.....

If others can get in then automatically he must be able to get in, afterall we are all identical situations.... :rolleyes:

For what it's worth I went into work today (for reference I work Monday to Friday) to pick up my work laptop and clear off some important items from my desk. We are forecast more snow tomorrow and there is no way I am risking binning my car (again) when I can work from home. 250BHP and FWD makes for a hilarious "getting out of uphill drive backwards" attempt.
 
Good on you for getting in. I too work in retail, and I know how harsh they can be when it comes to attendance. Under the circumstances, I think it would have been fair for the company to pay for your taxi each way. You'll learn how to work the system to your advantage in time, but for now, and especially whilst on probation, do everything you can to get in.

You may be the best worker they've ever seen, but if you're not reliable, they won't keep you.
 
Screw walking in for a joe job tbh....

If you've got something important to be in for or your job involves saving lives then fair enough but I wouldn't want to give up 2-3 hours of my free time each side of say an 8 hour shift to bimble through snow in order to earn a pittance. Getting a taxi probably isn't worth your while either and having a relative give up an hour or two of their time to take you and then stay up late pick you up at the end of a shift isn't really on either.
 
mikeyp123 said:
Bet your manager didn't even appreciate your presence. I remember coming back from Wales to Stoke to work boxing day and my manager who asked me to come in to help her calls in sick.
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tbh i dont think he did, he said thanks for coming in after i told him how i got there but it didnt feel like he really meant it

Gangster said:
No show = No Pay = Not Skiving.
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That is true!!

Im now off for the next two nights, but if we get any more snow on Wednesday an the buses are not running again. Im not going to make the effort again as i now starting feeling rough & im putting it down to all the walking in the snow & cold, plus me & my OH had words as she was not happy about me going to work on Saturday cos of the buses & having to walk, dont want to go upsetting her again!
 
You quoted Anewbe4u about roller blading, i was trying to be funny & wanted pictures of you roller blading in the snow.

Guess i FAILED at that.....My excuse im very tired:(
 
mrfun1981 said:
Im not going to make the effort again as i now starting feeling rough & im putting it down to all the walking in the snow & cold
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Not many people have the right gear for long walks in sub zero temperatures. I couldn't imagine how cold my feet would be if I walked that far in my normal boots, or god forbid my work shoes.
 
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