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Post by justmyopinion on Feb 8, 2009 8:20:19 GMT
Has anyone got any examples of employers/managers "having a go" at staff who stayed off during the worst of the weather last week? I'm thinking Monday and Thursday particularly.
Any work place definitions of what is OK eg "Hazardous and Treacherous roads" are OK to drive on, its only "Impassable" where you shouldn't attempt it? Statements about Police advice not to make a journey unless essential not really being meant?
I've been hearing of a few instances over the last couple of days.
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Post by Scooby Do on Feb 8, 2009 8:25:20 GMT
Well, if you take any notice of BBC or ITV news progs, you'd never leave the house if it was even raining.
"Don't go out unless its really necessary" warning are always being broadcast.
I have no idea what they consider "Really necessary"
The AA and RAC advise taking a bar of chocholate, flask of Brandy, blankets etc etc, geez, I only have to drive a couple of miles.
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Post by justmyopinion on Feb 8, 2009 8:32:10 GMT
When a jouney, by car is 25 miles each way I think that it takes on a different profile
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Post by Scooby Do on Feb 8, 2009 8:44:04 GMT
Unless you trave through a wilderness, and I doubt if many in the UK do, I think its all a bit over the top.
Whatever happened to common sense, do we really need to be told what to do all the time.
A dusting of snow, and all the schools are closed, bloody hell, we considered it fun to walk to school after heavy snow, never mind an inch or so.
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Post by sweet soul on Feb 8, 2009 9:34:23 GMT
My ex had to get to work miles away he used to dig himself out of snow if need be. This is 25 years ago working for the C.E.G.B. In a power station.
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Post by sweet soul on Feb 8, 2009 9:36:33 GMT
My brother is a postman and has worked without a day off in all the snow freezing his butt off.
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Post by Scooby Do on Feb 8, 2009 12:29:51 GMT
My brother left to live in Spain, he's sweating his balls off, not because of the weather, but because of the Pound against the Euro  Serves him right, should have stayed here with Brown to look after his money. ;D |
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Post by sweet soul on Feb 9, 2009 12:23:49 GMT
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Post by minge tightly on Feb 9, 2009 12:44:37 GMT
There is some hoo-ha in our organisation after a few high-up managers wanted staff who couldn't get in to take it as annual leave or TOIL.
I got in across two counties on public transport on Monday & Tuesday last week when loads were off due to the snow, and our office was closed on Thursday & Friday cos of the snow too. I'm no taking that as annual leave or TOIL.
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Post by sweet soul on Feb 9, 2009 14:37:55 GMT
I awoke to snow this morning but thats all gone now and its foggy!
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Post by Libby on Feb 9, 2009 14:41:55 GMT
No snow here, it's just poured all day!
I work 30 miles away from home and in spite of the snow still went in! The main roads are kept pretty clear, it's imperative to be careful though, there are so many idiots on the road!
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