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Originally Posted by 0706772
I can't tell you how many times I went into work when it snowed, one time it took me 3 hour to get home, the normal drive time is 17 minutes, or should I say was. I'm now unemployed after 35+ years with the same company. When they closed the doors that did say thanks for all the times you came in when it snowed. 
On your death bed I'm sure you wouldn't be saying I should have gone to work when it snowed. |
If you somehow knew 35 years ago that you would lose this job - regardless of the times you came in when it snowed, would you still have come in? Love the 'death bed' scenario. Here's some more:
On your death bed I'm sure you wouldn't be saying
"I should have...":
- stayed late at the office more
- taken less vacation time
- taken more work home with me
- come into work while I was sick
While a good work ethic is commendable, personal safety and the safety of others is more important. If you're out driving when it's not safe and not feeling confident of your abilities on snow and ice, you may get to that 'death bed' way too soon. The drivers who
can handle any road or weather condition don't want you out there anyway if you can't do it too.
I remember my employer from 2007 saying to me one very snowy morning, "What are you doing here today? Are you nuts? Go home!" So I did what I was told.
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