I dont know how disciplinary's for taking time off work sick are still legal.
Winter 2022/23 - It's too cold :(
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Very true. When I lived back in France near the mountains we legally had to put winter tyres on the car in the winter funnily enough. It made a huge difference, but also people learned to drive in snowy / wintery conditions. Heck even RWD cars were able to drive up hill and round corners without crashing! That said the council used to plough and grit the roads regularly anyway. It's just part of having seasons. Even many buildings had a dedicated tyre shed for winter tyres. Not sure if this still exists but I know my family certainly still whack on winter tyres when the temperature drops.
I know that there's an argument of cost but certainly in that part of the world the value obtained vs the cost of implementation was significantly higher. I.e. people able to go to work, shops, support the local economy etc... Albeit this was before online shopping and the monolithic impact that the internet has now days.
As much as I love 25C+ weather, the beach and the sunshine, a crisp winter day is lovely when it's not grey and dull. Wish we were better geared for it in this country though.
Hope you weren't too badly injured. Having come off a motorbike a few times because of steels or oil or even black ice is not a fun experience. I feel your pain (literally).
Name and shame the company. Surely you could sue the company if they caused you to become severely ill?
Soldato
Many employers do this as in the past, used to get people taking the **** and ring up sick every time they got a bit ******
My ex’s employer introduced this policy after the same 5 people rang in sick on payday each time.
I personally think the current policy is unfair. As could have a healthy 2-3 years then an unlucky year and get punished for it.
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Time to look for a new job.
Soldato
Was watching Russian winter videos last night - These guys with three paraffin blow lamps under a truck then wrap plastic sheet round front of truck to keep warm in -took ages to de-ice it before it would start.
Certainly not for me.
Certainly not for me.
Soldato
I wouldn't last five minutes in that temp.
Caporegime
Same here, I’d give it 5 minutes before my heart gave out
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Had our first snow yesterday morning, turned to sleet very quickly and wasn't lying at all. Few wintry showers yesterday then just rain so far today.
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Its getting even colder mid week may even see a frost by wed/thurs!
Oh I remember that back in the days when we used to get ice and snow in this country one bad winter they were reporting on the news HGV drivers were lighting fires under the diesel tanks to thaw them out and not to do that because well basically they'll explode.
Sorry about your health but there are plenty of people who work outdoors even at this time of year. 4 coats a very large scarf and a thinsulate woolly hat and as long as you keep moving its ok. Its standing around doing nothing thats the killer. In your situation though yeah I'd be looking for another job.
Oh I remember that back in the days when we used to get ice and snow in this country one bad winter they were reporting on the news HGV drivers were lighting fires under the diesel tanks to thaw them out and not to do that because well basically they'll explode.
Sorry about your health but there are plenty of people who work outdoors even at this time of year. 4 coats a very large scarf and a thinsulate woolly hat and as long as you keep moving its ok. Its standing around doing nothing thats the killer. In your situation though yeah I'd be looking for another job.
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for the love of god hunt for a new job!
Soldato
Looking for a new job. We can wear clothes underneath our uniforms but nothing different on top
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Soldato
I can't imagine the nightmare we'd be in if it was illegal tbh.
Oh now I bet that is rough. It's always colder the higher you get and you're exposed to all the wind.So glad am off work this week..been up in the cherry picker almost every work day in the rain & cold for last three weeks
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I wouldn't worry about what weather says - By tomorrow night the temps will be in high teens because tomorrow I am putting my winter wheels on - Spent all days setting them up -cleaning different wheel studs -pressure testing winter tyres -sorting out all tools needed.
I am doing this for nothing.
I am doing this for nothing.
Soldato
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That walk round to Rock from Daymer bay is a pain on the sand, it's hard work. The wife and I call it "Sinky Sand". We prefer to walk round the coastal path at high tide these days.
That walk round to Rock from Daymer bay is a pain on the sand, it's hard work. The wife and I call it "Sinky Sand". We prefer to walk round the coastal path at high tide these days.
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UK weather: Met Office warns of below freezing temperatures
People are urged to look out for friends and family amid unseasonably cold temperatures this week.
www.bbc.co.uk
The line in there about people being urged to use their heating despite the rising prices.
How can you use what you can’t afford?
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Soldato
If I was in that horrible position, I would be turning the heating on and worrying about it later. Obviously if someone can't afford to top a meter up that is going to be grim.UK weather: Met Office warns of below freezing temperatures
People are urged to look out for friends and family amid unseasonably cold temperatures this week.www.bbc.co.uk
The line in there about people being urged to use their heating despite the rising prices.
How can you use what you can’t afford?
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