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I went into work on Monday and noticed one of the guys not there. I asked where is he at today and they said he couldn't get out of his driveway. Then he comes into today telling me that he has been stuck at home since Friday night with little food to eat. Said he had been eating crackers, snacks, and had one can of tomato soup since Friday night when he got home.

This is a guy that is in his late 30's. I am think to myself I am so glad I am not like that. Funny thing is they usually give me crap because I refuse not to own a capable 4x4 and such. I dont discuss "prepping" cause these are the type folks that would be calling in a SHTF situation asking me to come get them, bring them something, etc. I am all for helping folks but not helping fools.
 
Some people are just pathetic. Couple years back one of my guys came to let me know that another guy had called in, to let us know he was going to be late. Reason was, we had some bad storms that night and the power was out at his house and..........he couldn't open the garage to get his car out. When he finally got there and I asked him why the f**k he didn't pull the release lanyard and lift the door up, his whinny response was "I saw it, but since it was red, I thought something bad would happen if I pulled it".
 
The duty supervisor acted like she was mad because I was scheduled to work Saturday and I came in and didn't waste a vacation day, so they paid me and another guy to sit in the office, do training on the iPad, and watch Netflix.
 
I've been stuck home until today since we got 8" or so and they don't plow and I drive a little plastic Tylenol on wheels, but who doesn't have some sort of food stash for getting stuck at home? And most of it can be cooked on a camp stove too.

Even when I was broke as a joke I had an emergency stash of cans of stuff and ramen and such.
 
I live too close to the office to burn up my time. I'm scheduled and I'll be there, flu, pnuemonia, or hungover, it's all the same.
 
i remember several years ago, all these places didn't close for any amount of snow, guess that was before the trophy stage finally grew up
 
Diverdad;n52943 said:
I live too close to the office to burn up my time. I'm scheduled and I'll be there, flu, pnuemonia, or hungover, it's all the same.
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Yeah I'm an "essensual" employee so all of those things apply no matter the situation. In 15 years I've worked in 5-6 states of emergency, one stomach bug and 3 or 4 times of 103 plus temp. I did call out for pneumonia one night of third shift and was back the next. I am lucky enough to work with a great group of people that show up for work.
 
It's people like this that are causing the wussification of America. Almost starved to death because of some snow. Wow. Some of our great grand parents would have walked butt naked to the store up hill.......
 
Reminds me of a guy who worked for me back in the 1980's. One winter we had a snow / ice storm. He calls in, tells me he can't get out of his driveway, it's too slick. Fast forward to the summer and he needs a ride home one day. I take him home. That's when I see his house is on a small hill and the very short driveway runs downhill to the street. He could have gotten his car to the street without ever starting the engine, just give it a push.
 
Who feeds the dudes who drive the snowplows? I do. I get to work before the DOT does.

I tell everyone of my grandkids when they graduate high school that there ain't no such thing as a snow day.

Any excuse to lay out of work.
 
I find it ridiculous that my kids have been off for 2 days and 2 hour delay tomorrow. That has meant I've been working from home. Luckily I can do everything I need to from here.
 
I am essential personnel. I work with other essential personnel. In 20 years the worst it ever came to was 4 hours late because we had 22" of snow on my mountain. Some here know where I live. A few have been to my place and appreciate how difficult 22" of snow can make getting off my hill. The reason I was 4 hours late? As soon as I got that expedition off the mountain, I went straight to the tire store and got a set of tires with more tread on them.

I stayed at work that night and the night after, because half the crews "couldn't make it". I made the big eagle that week.
 
I love that places close! Coming from the north, even if there's a foot of snow they still want you in to work. Do you know how much of a pain in the ass is it to shovel that much snow and then go work all day.

I did however, go to my local Wally World to see what it was like and let me tell you. The entire bread aisle was empty, no milk and no meat. It was hysterical
 
Cowboy;n52967 said:
Yeah I'm an "essensual" employee so all of those things apply no matter the situation. In 15 years I've worked in 5-6 states of emergency, one stomach bug and 3 or 4 times of 103 plus temp. I did call out for pneumonia one night of third shift and was back the next. I am lucky enough to work with a great group of people that show up for work.
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That's a blessing. I have the opposite sort of team, unfortunately. It will likely stay that way forever, because everyone wants to tiptoe around the tulips, because heaven forbid they actually handle an issue.
 
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In recent years they have upped the ante. If there is a company wide snow day declared, and it takes a lot to do that, they pay essential personnel time and half for every hour worked.
 
Errant_Venture said:
Cowboy;n52967 said:
Yeah I'm an "essensual" employee so all of those things apply no matter the situation. In 15 years I've worked in 5-6 states of emergency, one stomach bug and 3 or 4 times of 103 plus temp. I did call out for pneumonia one night of third shift and was back the next. I am lucky enough to work with a great group of people that show up for work.
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That's a blessing. I have the opposite sort of team, unfortunately. It will likely stay that way forever, because everyone wants to tiptoe around the tulips, because heaven forbid they actually handle an issue.
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Yep. I've heard lots of Sabre rattling here at my employ, but not much action to stop the "I can't make it".
If you know you are essential personnel, and don't make arrangements to guarantee arrival for your shift, it should carry some consequences.
I was sure I would get called in last weekend. I had a home project that I stalled because I was expecting that call. My underling was seriously priming the pump with ample whining Thursday night. They also pointed out that anyone who worked for them would probably get overtime. I simply stated that essential personnel were just that, and I was not going to be happy to get a call. I also pointed out that I took a supervisory position to make LESS overtime, not more.
 
Errant_Venture said:
Cowboy;n52967 said:
Yeah I'm an "essensual" employee so all of those things apply no matter the situation. In 15 years I've worked in 5-6 states of emergency, one stomach bug and 3 or 4 times of 103 plus temp. I did call out for pneumonia one night of third shift and was back the next. I am lucky enough to work with a great group of people that show up for work.
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That's a blessing. I have the opposite sort of team, unfortunately. It will likely stay that way forever, because everyone wants to tiptoe around the tulips, because heaven forbid they actually handle an issue.
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Hopefully that worked out better for you than it did for me. For a while there, I was getting called in at 3 AM almost three times weekly for OT. It's not that bad anymore, but it's still not what I'd call fun either.
 
RJT;n52873 said:
I went into work on Monday and noticed one of the guys not there. I asked where is he at today and they said he couldn't get out of his driveway. Then he comes into today telling me that he has been stuck at home since Friday night with little food to eat. Said he had been eating crackers, snacks, and had one can of tomato soup since Friday night when he got home.

This is a guy that is in his late 30's. I am think to myself I am so glad I am not like that. Funny thing is they usually give me crap because I refuse not to own a capable 4x4 and such. I dont discuss "prepping" cause these are the type folks that would be calling in a SHTF situation asking me to come get them, bring them something, etc. I am all for helping folks but not helping fools.
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One of these days nature is finally going to flush, and people like that will be the first one's down the drain. Sometimes I almost wish she would hurry up and get it over with.
 
Most of the guys I work with get things done. They make a lot of money when it snows. Had a driver stay after working 12 hours, help me unload my trailer, so he could pack and run 2 more stores that night. We get busier when it snows. We have had 2 snow days in 7 years. We only have a snow stoppage when trucks CANNOT get out of the parking lot. The first one got called as I was coming back from Spartanburg. My normal 4 hour run took 9 hours. It took an hour and 15 minutes to back the trailer up the hill into a spot, and then it was not all the way up. Then I went and packed my warehouse and came in the next morning to finish the second trailer that finally got delivered. The snow a couple years back that stopped Charlotte, I was pulling a run to Marshville in that then had to work my warehouse. The guys that call in don't last.
 
The Green Heron said:
In recent years they have upped the ante. If there is a company wide snow day declared, and it takes a lot to do that, they pay essential personnel time and half for every hour worked.
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At least you have that going for you. We don't get overtime,shift premium or sick/vacation time. It's just when your off your off. So if someone has to cover for you, you have to pay them back.
 
A while back the news was giving Duke Power a hard time, saying they didn't stage their crews in place ahead of the storm. They had some airhead-on-the-street person whining that they had no lights for days because Duke didn't prepare. I'm thinking, "that forecast was 100% accurate three days out, and you didn't even go out and buy a flashlight, yet you are saying that Duke didn't prepare".

I have to disagree with you guys who come in sick, though. Don't bring that mess into work. It's incredibly inconsiderate. You get me sick, it goes through my family, my kids get behind in school, and it takes a month before we are back to normal. I'm sorry you lose a week's pay, but now all your co-workers will as well.
 
We set up a rotation at work regarding snow and the one on duty takes a 4WD work vehicle home. I'm not on the list because I live so much farther away that my travel time would be absurd. Still, 90% of what I do can be done remotely. In fact, the computer runs the system most of the time, which gives us flexibility of not needing to be there in person, so we can stay off the roads so the others that have to be out have an easier, safer time.
 
When I read these stories it makes me feel good that I'm self employed and the only employee in the house. What does burn me a little is when some DS idiot manager at one of the properties calls me to ask if they have to open the office. That will get you written up since I'm not your immediate supervisor!!! Why call me??
 
Coltdefender1911 said:
It's people like this that are causing the wussification of America. Almost starved to death because of some snow. Wow. Some of our great grand parents would have walked butt naked to the store up hill.......
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"up hill"...Both ways!
 
I seem to recall hearing on the news about a week before the now that it might snow on Friday, January 6. For crying out loud, prepare. Go to the store like every other normal person and buy some damn food. Idiot.
 
Wife and I went and got Mexican Saturday around 2:30. Stayed home Sunday. Monday came to work (8 people out crew of 100). Later that night went to Chapel Hill to drop some items off at the gun smith. I gave my co-workers so much shit about not coming in on Monday and "working" from home.
 
Growing up in hurricane territory, I always knew you're supposed to keep food and water around to last for a while. When the snow started falling the only thing I had left to pick up was a few 6 packs of good beer, and I was set to chill at home and watch the snow fall. Right now, I've only got enough food on hand for me and the roommate to last for 6-8 weeks, and I feel like that's not enough. (goal would be several months) Meanwhile, I have plenty of friends who don't have enough food at home to make 2 meals.

There are a lot of people in this country that take the drive-thru for granted and always assume they can just head down the road for a bite anytime they get hungry.
 
RJT;n52873 said:
I went into work on Monday and noticed one of the guys not there. I asked where is he at today and they said he couldn't get out of his driveway. Then he comes into today telling me that he has been stuck at home since Friday night with little food to eat. Said he had been eating crackers, snacks, and had one can of tomato soup since Friday night when he got home.

This is a guy that is in his late 30's. I am think to myself I am so glad I am not like that. Funny thing is they usually give me crap because I refuse not to own a capable 4x4 and such. I dont discuss "prepping" cause these are the type folks that would be calling in a SHTF situation asking me to come get them, bring them something, etc. I am all for helping folks but not helping fools.
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Stories like this amaze me. I don't know whether to be amused or ticked off. Mostly, it gives me the sense that our society is doomed. :confused:
 
Why you giving the guy a hard time? Nobody knew this storm was coming. Nobody had time to prepare.
We were all completely blind sided by this whole deal! It's not like the stores were packed for two days with people buying food in case there was problems with driving. It's not like EVERY news station was saying "you likely will not be able to drive so get some extra beer and whatnot". It came outta nowhere!


I'd say 95% of my neighborhood has been locked in for days now. A lot just got out today. And I am like 200' from 15/501 in freeking Chapel Hill!!!!!

There's a tiny hill in my neighborhood about 80-100' long and about 6-7% with a 90 degree uphill turn at the end. Solid ice. A guy could pop a beer and watch people try to get up it all day. Seen several people fail in 4x4's.
Then watch my neighbor from Minnesota jump in his Accord and go cruising right by out for a little drive to get some snacks!
 
NKD said:
Why you giving the guy a hard time? Nobody knew this storm was coming. Nobody had time to prepare.
We were all completely blind sided by this whole deal! It's not like the stores were packed for two days with people buying food in case there was problems with driving. It's not like EVERY news station was saying "you likely will not be able to drive so get some extra beer and whatnot". It came outta nowhere!


I'd say 95% of my neighborhood has been locked in for days now. A lot just got out today. And I am like 200' from 15/501 in freeking Chapel Hill!!!!!

There's a tiny hill in my neighborhood about 80-100' long and about 6-7% with a 90 degree uphill turn at the end. Solid ice. A guy could pop a beer and watch people try to get up it all day. Seen several people fail in 4x4's.
Then watch my neighbor from Minnesota jump in his Accord and go cruising right by out for a little drive to get some snacks!
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Bet most of those 4x4 were trucks.
 
NKD said:
Why you giving the guy a hard time? Nobody knew this storm was coming. Nobody had time to prepare.
We were all completely blind sided by this whole deal! It's not like the stores were packed for two days with people buying food in case there was problems with driving. It's not like EVERY news station was saying "you likely will not be able to drive so get some extra beer and whatnot". It came outta nowhere!


I'd say 95% of my neighborhood has been locked in for days now. A lot just got out today. And I am like 200' from 15/501 in freeking Chapel Hill!!!!!

There's a tiny hill in my neighborhood about 80-100' long and about 6-7% with a 90 degree uphill turn at the end. Solid ice. A guy could pop a beer and watch people try to get up it all day. Seen several people fail in 4x4's.
Then watch my neighbor from Minnesota jump in his Accord and go cruising right by out for a little drive to get some snacks!
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Actually, little SUVs mostly. Soccer moms.

There's a little old guy that was cruising all over the place in 2wd pickup! He went right up the hill. Did have snow tires.

There's still a pickup stuck at bottom of hill though. 2wd, and he made an error in judgement and popped his front tire off on a curb, after about an hour of trying. I was surprised their was ice (or gas in the tank) left after his full throttle attempts!
 
Derek8404 said:
Some people are just pathetic. Couple years back one of my guys came to let me know that another guy had called in, to let us know he was going to be late. Reason was, we had some bad storms that night and the power was out at his house and..........he couldn't open the garage to get his car out. When he finally got there and I asked him why the f**k he didn't pull the release lanyard and lift the door up, his whinny response was "I saw it, but since it was red, I thought something bad would happen if I pulled it".
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Ha ha ha ha ha ........
 
NKD said:
Why you giving the guy a hard time? Nobody knew this storm was coming. Nobody had time to prepare.
We were all completely blind sided by this whole deal! It's not like the stores were packed for two days with people buying food in case there was problems with driving. It's not like EVERY news station was saying "you likely will not be able to drive so get some extra beer and whatnot". It came outta nowhere!


I'd say 95% of my neighborhood has been locked in for days now. A lot just got out today. And I am like 200' from 15/501 in freeking Chapel Hill!!!!!

There's a tiny hill in my neighborhood about 80-100' long and about 6-7% with a 90 degree uphill turn at the end. Solid ice. A guy could pop a beer and watch people try to get up it all day. Seen several people fail in 4x4's.
Then watch my neighbor from Minnesota jump in his Accord and go cruising right by out for a little drive to get some snacks!
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Drove up by your areas Monday night. Just crawled right over it while other idoits zooming on pass.
 
Got to work Monday morning and my boss and I were the only ones at work in this section of the office park :D
I even went to the Y to swim at 5AM Monday.
 
NKD said:
Why you giving the guy a hard time? Nobody knew this storm was coming. Nobody had time to prepare.
We were all completely blind sided by this whole deal! It's not like the stores were packed for two days with people buying food in case there was problems with driving. It's not like EVERY news station was saying "you likely will not be able to drive so get some extra beer and whatnot". It came outta nowhere!


I'd say 95% of my neighborhood has been locked in for days now. A lot just got out today. And I am like 200' from 15/501 in freeking Chapel Hill!!!!!

There's a tiny hill in my neighborhood about 80-100' long and about 6-7% with a 90 degree uphill turn at the end. Solid ice. A guy could pop a beer and watch people try to get up it all day. Seen several people fail in 4x4's.
Then watch my neighbor from Minnesota jump in his Accord and go cruising right by out for a little drive to get some snacks!
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Next time shoot me a text and I'll buy you a beer.
 
NKD;n53478 said:
Why you giving the guy a hard time? Nobody knew this storm was coming. Nobody had time to prepare.
We were all completely blind sided by this whole deal! It's not like the stores were packed for two days with people buying food in case there was problems with driving. It's not like EVERY news station was saying "you likely will not be able to drive so get some extra beer and whatnot". It came outta nowhere!


I'd say 95% of my neighborhood has been locked in for days now. A lot just got out today. And I am like 200' from 15/501 in freeking Chapel Hill!!!!!

There's a tiny hill in my neighborhood about 80-100' long and about 6-7% with a 90 degree uphill turn at the end. Solid ice. A guy could pop a beer and watch people try to get up it all day. Seen several people fail in 4x4's.
Then watch my neighbor from Minnesota jump in his Accord and go cruising right by out for a little drive to get some snacks!
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This was me on Saturday. Got bored after a few hours, so I threw the mountain bike on the bike rack and headed for the trails in my Focus. Hill out of the neighborhood was a skating rink, cars lined up along each side of the road that couldn't make it. I didn't slip a tire going up or down.
 
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