Snow storm predicted for first day of new job
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I'm supposed to start with my new NF on Monday and there is predicted snowfall of 8-12inches (some models predicting over 12 inches for some areas) where we live. I was planning on emailing and asking her thoughts on the work day considering the signifanct snowfall. In the contract it states I am not to come in if non essential employees are asked to stay home (with pay).
I have a young child that I will be bringing with me to work, although not the first couple days so as to get acclimated to the new job before bringing my child. If we're to get this much snow i don't want to ask my inlaws, who are watching him while I work the first couple days, to leave their house in such a bad storm. I honestly don't want to be out driving in these conditions either. Would it be way off base to email MB and let her know about the storm (in case she hasn't heard about it) and ask her thoughts on the work day, but also remind her of the snow day section of the contract? Thanks in advance! |
Anonymous
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First impressions are lasting impressions. Ask your in-laws to come early and maybe stay the night before the storm. Then, make a HUGE everything effort to get to work. Let your employer be the one to suggest that you stay home.
This is the first day of your new job - don't make it seem like you are trying to find a way out so soon. |
Anonymous
| Ask your inlaws to sleep over the night before. |
Anonymous
| Don't make waves on the first day of your new job. Do whatever you have to to get to work and let MB be the one to call and tell you not to come in. |
Anonymous
| I would email and bring it up. Chances are if it's that much snow they won't go to work anyway. |
Anonymous
This!! Do not email about the weather. If it is truly that bad out, and you have decent employers then they will surely contact you either the evening before or the day off and tell you to stay home. Make backup plans for your kid if they still want you to work. Arrange something like maybe leaving your kid the night before at your in laws for a sleepover. This way you can still get to work. You have to at least make an effort! |
Anonymous
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Op, I take it you live near me where there is already 2-3 ft on the ground. Dh is already planning to work from home Monday and I'm thankful I have the day off because I lived at the hospital for 2 days last week due to the storm (I'm a nurse). Chances are that it will be an essential only day because of the mass amount of snow already on the ground.
However, I do agree with pps about making every effort to get there. Your contract states when you don't need to come in due to snow, so you don't want them to think you're already trying to circumvent the contract from the get go. |
Anonymous
| If your contract didn't explicitly state how to handle snow days, I'd say email. But it does and you know exactly when you are expected to work and when you're not. You're extremely lucky to have found a family that lets you bring your child. Don't make them regret that on the first day by stating child care concerns. |
Anonymous
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Is it possible for you to get there today and spend the night in their guest room?
I would ask: "is it possible for me to stay with you Sunday night? My in laws are willing to come spend the night at my house, so I could head your way once they arrive." |
Anonymous
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In this situation, I wouldn't mention the snow day contract details yet, it just will sound tacky.
E-mail or text your new boss and just mention the storm predicted for tomorrow and ask her if the snow gets as high as predicted, are you still expected to show up on Monday? Then leave it up to her to decide. Do not mention how your contract states that you get paid snow days right off the bat because it will not sound well since you haven't even started this position quite yet. Anyway, if she wants you to come in despite the weather, unfortunately since this is a brand-new position, you will have to come in or risk being let go from the get-go. |
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Op here. Thank you for all your replies. I didn't intend to make it sound like I was trying to get out of going to work on my first day. If there is a driving ban or they request non essential employees to stay home, I would expect to stay home (as per my contract). I was only planning to email and ask MBs thoughts about the work day considering that it's predicted we will have significant snow fall.
I've spoken to my inlaws and they will be here regardless of the weather as I don't want to make a bad impression on my first day. I have not made contact with MBS yet regarding the storm and don't plan to unless I hear of a driving ban or |
Anonymous
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Hit submit too soon....
Or the state urging nonessential employees to stay home. I have no intention of staying home from work unless the state imposes the driving ban or requires employees to stay home. I will make every effort to get to work tomorrow morning. Do you all think I should still not say anything if they call for nonessential employees to stay home or impose a driving ban and still plan to go in regardless? With a driving ban, I wouldn't want to risk getting a fine for being on the roads. And if non essential employees stay home, I'd be concerned about not following the contract from the start. Thoughts? |
Anonymous
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It's not likely to be a driving ban.
8 to 12 inches isn't unheard of in the area. Have you just moved to the area? I ask because driving bans are rare and not something that happens each storm. We had a driving ban last storm because it was a blizzard with rapid accumulation. Like 2 to 3 inches an hour plus high winds making it difficult to see. Not every snow storm is like that It's snow that will likely mix with rain so it will be messy. People quickly tire of being "banned" so it's not something officials use too often. Ask if you can spend the night if your uncomfortable driving in the storm. Your MB will tell you what to do then. Congrats on the new job btw. Congrats on the new job. |
Anonymous
| You deal with it in the morning if the roads are not driveable. I would be concerned you were bailing and question your reliability. |
Anonymous
| How was your first day op? |