And you're prepared to deal with it. How well would you all handle a hurricane, earthquake or huge tornado? I'm guessing not well since you don't get them, don't have the infrastructure to handle them, or the necessary emergency response procedures in place. If you can't see the difference between a snowstorm in Atlanta vs. Chicago, you really ought to shut your stupid mouth. |
Did you just come on here to be an asshole? If the only thing you have to offer this discussion is snipe and nastiness, get the hell out. You sound like a moron. |
| Tell them youR scared to drive and you will take the day off without oay. Your safe, honest and they will feel like jerks. |
| Also in the SE here, and also with snow already on the ground and more hurling it's way here. MB would not answer her cell or house phone all morning, nor return text messages. So I came in. Carefully. She's back in bed asleep, as her offices are closed today. I told her I needed to pick up my own ds by noon and needed to leave at 11 (his daycare is closing early). She was like ok, but you need to come back to work after and I told her no. I'm pretty sure it's the kiss of death for this job but right now I'm so pissed at her even suggesting that I come back that I don't care if she fires me. |
I don't tend to be snarky but in this instance I would inform her that I have my own child who will need care since his preschool is closing early. I can't believe how many parents expect nannies to come in when their offices are closed! Its like - if Your boss thinks its too dangerous for You to be driving then why would you make Me drive? |
Isn't that the reason anyone comes on here anymore? |
| Wow they're assholes. I definitely would NOT go in but it's obvious they are NOT going to pay you. Big red flag. Cheapstakes! |
This. |
| If they don't get you, you don't go. |
| What happened OP? |
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OP here. My bosses called me the morning after the storm started and told me that they hadn't realized how badly iced the roads would be. They told me to stay home because they didn't want me driving. I'm home today too.
I'm very relieved. I really didn't want a reason to be unhappy in my job. I'm glad they value my safety. |
| When you loose your life on road wont be able to work anymore, there is no job more important than your life, jobs come and go but life comes, goes and you are gone!!!! |
Good to hear. When you aren't used to weather like this it can be easy to underestimate how bad things can get. |
| Why are you saying you work for a wonderful family when they want you to risk your life? You might lose your job, but you've got to say no. Be safe and stay home. |
Did you read the rest of the post? |