Weather ****ing snow

kc rush · 12-09-2009, 09:28 AM

****ing snow, ****ing work, ****ing stupid me for going in

We had at least 8 inches of snow in the last 24 hours and 11 inches in the last 48. We were told that if the weather was bad enough work would be closed today. No such luck.

Manufacturers, service businesses and even the university were closed today. The police said don't go in unless you have to. Of course, we (a service industry) are open.

I had to dig out of some 1-1/2 foot drifts on my driveway, had to rock the car back and forth to get momentum to plow through the neighborhood street and onto a main road. The end of my road was buried because the plows pushed snow off of the main road and onto the ends of neighborhood streets. While the side streets are terrible, the main roads are fine and I finally get onto it.

Two blocks from my home on the main road I had a choice of running into oncoming traffic at a stop light or running into a 4-5 foot snow bank because while the road had been plowed, there was no salt or sand to provide traction. I chose to slide into the snow bank and spent a good bit of time digging out. Thankfully I carry a shovel in my car and thankfully a couple of guys came by to help push me out.

So here I am at work with probably 15-20% of the staff. I am and idiot for coming in and I am pissed that I was asked to.

Pants · 12-09-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kc rush

****ing snow, ****ing work, ****ing stupid me for going in

We had at least 8 inches of snow in the last 24 hours and 11 inches in the last 48. We were told that if the weather was bad enough work would be closed today. No such luck.

Manufacturers, service businesses and even the university were closed today. The police said don't go in unless you have to. Of course, we (a service industry) are open.

I had to dig out of some 1-1/2 foot drifts on my driveway, had to rock the car back and forth to get momentum to plow through the neighborhood street and onto a main road. The end of my road was buried because the plows pushed snow off of the main road and onto the ends of neighborhood streets. While the side streets are terrible, the main roads are fine and I finally get onto it.

Two blocks from my home on the main road I had a choice of running into oncoming traffic at a stop light or running into a 4-5 foot snow bank because while the road had been plowed, there was no salt or sand to provide traction. I chose to slide into the snow bank and spent a good bit of time digging out. Thankfully I carry a shovel in my car and thankfully a couple of guys came by to help push me out.

So here I am at work with probably 15-20% of the staff. I am and idiot for coming in and I am pissed that I was asked to.

Yeah, I'm thinking you should've prolly stayed home.

kepp · 12-09-2009, 09:36 AM

So, can a company be held liable for requiring their workers to come to work during this type of weather, if one of them is in an accident? Probably not, I suppose.

King_Chief_Fan · 12-09-2009, 09:36 AM

well, consider it lesson learned

Simply Red · 12-09-2009, 09:38 AM

just to throw everyone a curve, shoot up the office-place.

Inspector · 12-09-2009, 09:40 AM

I think that would make my weiner kinda cold. I'll pass.

Demonpenz · 12-09-2009, 09:41 AM

lots of people injured today in the snow, be careful out there allow yourself more time, and use your head. Sometimes that extra cash isn't worth getting injured over

Frazod · 12-09-2009, 09:42 AM

I blame Global Warming.

**Bwana** · 12-09-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I blame Global Warming.

Damn you Al Gore!

**rockymtnchief** · 12-09-2009, 09:45 AM

Serious question here and I'm not knocking anyone. But, do people not know how to drive in snow? Or are the road crews spread thin?

In all my life I've never missed work because of snow/weather and the only time school was shut down was because of Mt. St. Helens erupting. And, IIRC, that was for only one day.

sedated · 12-09-2009, 09:46 AM

yeah, I probably woulda told my boss to eat my ass.

**Dartgod** · 12-09-2009, 09:46 AM

Send it to me you big pussy.

We only got about 1/2" where I live.

**DaKCMan AP** · 12-09-2009, 09:47 AM

76 degrees here

**Bugeater** · 12-09-2009, 09:47 AM

A foot and a half drifts? You're lucky, the city plowed the hell out of my street last night and the shit is piled up at least 4 or 5 feet at the end of my driveway. I won't be going anywhere anytime soon because I am not going to go out in the 30 mph winds and fight that shit.

**Bugeater** · 12-09-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

76 degrees here

**** off.

12-09-2009, 09:28 AM
kc rush Blah Blah Blah Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In front of the computer. Casino cash: $2009559	**ing snow ing snow, ing work, **ing stupid me for going in We had at least 8 inches of snow in the last 24 hours and 11 inches in the last 48. We were told that if the weather was bad enough work would be closed today. No such luck. Manufacturers, service businesses and even the university were closed today. The police said don't go in unless you have to. Of course, we (a service industry) are open. I had to dig out of some 1-1/2 foot drifts on my driveway, had to rock the car back and forth to get momentum to plow through the neighborhood street and onto a main road. The end of my road was buried because the plows pushed snow off of the main road and onto the ends of neighborhood streets. While the side streets are terrible, the main roads are fine and I finally get onto it. Two blocks from my home on the main road I had a choice of running into oncoming traffic at a stop light or running into a 4-5 foot snow bank because while the road had been plowed, there was no salt or sand to provide traction. I chose to slide into the snow bank and spent a good bit of time digging out. Thankfully I carry a shovel in my car and thankfully a couple of guys came by to help push me out. So here I am at work with probably 15-20% of the staff. I am and idiot for coming in and I am pissed that I was asked to.
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12-09-2009, 09:36 AM	#3
kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $3459212	So, can a company be held liable for requiring their workers to come to work during this type of weather, if one of them is in an accident? Probably not, I suppose.
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12-09-2009, 09:36 AM	#4
King_Chief_Fan Praise Him Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: none ya Casino cash: $4755486	well, consider it lesson learned
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12-09-2009, 09:38 AM	#5
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	just to throw everyone a curve, shoot up the office-place.
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12-09-2009, 09:40 AM	#6
Inspector MVP Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: K.C. Casino cash: $9914975	I think that would make my weiner kinda cold. I'll pass. __________________ As always, this is IMO.
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12-09-2009, 09:41 AM	#7
Demonpenz Woman should only make babies Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $-403864	lots of people injured today in the snow, be careful out there allow yourself more time, and use your head. Sometimes that extra cash isn't worth getting injured over __________________
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12-09-2009, 09:42 AM	#8
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-786615	I blame Global Warming.
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12-09-2009, 09:45 AM	#10
rockymtnchief Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Crazys of Montana Casino cash: $10018968 VARSITY	Serious question here and I'm not knocking anyone. But, do people not know how to drive in snow? Or are the road crews spread thin? In all my life I've never missed work because of snow/weather and the only time school was shut down was because of Mt. St. Helens erupting. And, IIRC, that was for only one day.
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12-09-2009, 09:46 AM	#12
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $3590000	Send it to me you big pussy. We only got about 1/2" where I live. __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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12-09-2009, 09:47 AM	#13
DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $5584952	76 degrees here __________________
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12-09-2009, 09:47 AM	#14
Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $3992680	A foot and a half drifts? You're lucky, the city plowed the hell out of my street last night and the shit is piled up at least 4 or 5 feet at the end of my driveway. I won't be going anywhere anytime soon because I am not going to go out in the 30 mph winds and fight that shit.
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