The problem is that they can always argue that “adverse weather” is relative. I live in a state where snow and ice are considered ancient myths and/or the work of angry pixies, but because my last job was a national franchise with massive amounts of inter-state communication and delivery, we had to go in during weather that would seem pretty meager to folks used to colder winters, but that no one around here would reasonably be prepared for. And the stupidest part is that even though our store was open, none of the deliveries were going out, and so few people actually came in that day that for all intents and purposes we might as well have been closed.
I live in Winnipeg. Adverse weather for everyone else, we call that Tuesday. Last night we had -32c (-40c with the windchill), the other day we got 3″ of snow with high winds while it was -24c. I’m sure we could get weather like in the movie “The Day After Tomorrow” and people here would be like “mheh”.
Once worked in Syracuse NY, known for heavy “lake effect” snow storms that blow in off Lake Ontario. I lived over an hour to the west and south, well out of the lake effect area. One day, during a particularly heavy snow storm, my office manager was all worried about me making it home, wanting me to leave early, etc. I left at the normal time. By the time I got to the west side of the metropolitan area, the snow had stopped. Another 15 minutes along the Interstate, the sky was clear and all the stars were out. An easy drive the rest of the way.
The last record-breaking winter my current town saw was about four years ago. The entire town shut down. City crews didn’t even bother plowing the streets. The university shut down for two days in a row for the first time in its 130-year history. Apparently 150 miles of latitude (within the same state even) can make a big difference because it was on par with a typical winter where I grew up and, more specifically, learned how to drive. I didn’t even need 4WD to get anywhere I wanted to go.
One winter day a year later, literally the only day we got snowed on that winter (1″), it took me an extra 15 minutes to make the 2-mile drive to work because everyone was crawling along, terrified, at slightly over walking pace.
Yes, “adverse weather” is heavily subjective.
Okay, try getting into work on time in NYC when none of the trains near you are running regularly because of record-breaking cold weather. My normal commute is 1 hour (and that’s normal for NYC,) but has been closer to 1.5-2 hours lately, and some of that is thanks to people who don’t salt the sidewalks in front of their houses, so walking to the station takes twice as long.
That said, I’m glad I don’t live in Boston. Wow, you people had it bad this winter. Good luck :/
Nothing like working at an automatic car wash when it’s 40 below. Oh sure, the machine doesn’t actually *work* at those temperatures, what with the thick fog completely filling the room the second the door opens (and blocking the laser sensors), but that’s no reason to close up!
At job 1, we’ve only closed early once. We had as many customers all day as we usually have in the first half-hour, and we still didn’t close until well after everything else between us and the Interstate had closed (we, of course, are no where near the Interstate, and we only knew this because our last customers had been looking for someplace since they got off it).
Job 2 almost closed for a day, but only because the power almost didn’t come back on and it’s really hard to serve food if you can’t cook it.
I’m an “essential”employee and have to work regardless of the weather. My bosses do not. It really stinks.
If my computer starts to bleed or (god forbid) doesn’t work, there will be hell to pay.
This is my favorite Bug Martini of the year so far, especially because of how true it is in my case.
I love how Bug’s looking really bored in panel 1 😀
The problem is that they can always argue that “adverse weather” is relative. I live in a state where snow and ice are considered ancient myths and/or the work of angry pixies, but because my last job was a national franchise with massive amounts of inter-state communication and delivery, we had to go in during weather that would seem pretty meager to folks used to colder winters, but that no one around here would reasonably be prepared for. And the stupidest part is that even though our store was open, none of the deliveries were going out, and so few people actually came in that day that for all intents and purposes we might as well have been closed.
Wicked Weather? Why Wouldn’t We Work?
“Wegardless”? Yeah, that’s got fudge all over it, good sir. Still…Awesome as always, Adam!
I’d say it’s got Fudd all over it.
*LIKE*
I like the Pink Floyd link to bendbrewpubs. Makes me wish I was in Bend, Oregon. That and it’s 30 degrees warmer there than here.
I live in Winnipeg. Adverse weather for everyone else, we call that Tuesday. Last night we had -32c (-40c with the windchill), the other day we got 3″ of snow with high winds while it was -24c. I’m sure we could get weather like in the movie “The Day After Tomorrow” and people here would be like “mheh”.
We’re in Boston, which, as you may know, has had a record-breaking winter.
(Un?)Fortunately, much of my wife’s job can be done telecommuting, so she’s not had any days off work.
Once worked in Syracuse NY, known for heavy “lake effect” snow storms that blow in off Lake Ontario. I lived over an hour to the west and south, well out of the lake effect area. One day, during a particularly heavy snow storm, my office manager was all worried about me making it home, wanting me to leave early, etc. I left at the normal time. By the time I got to the west side of the metropolitan area, the snow had stopped. Another 15 minutes along the Interstate, the sky was clear and all the stars were out. An easy drive the rest of the way.
The last record-breaking winter my current town saw was about four years ago. The entire town shut down. City crews didn’t even bother plowing the streets. The university shut down for two days in a row for the first time in its 130-year history. Apparently 150 miles of latitude (within the same state even) can make a big difference because it was on par with a typical winter where I grew up and, more specifically, learned how to drive. I didn’t even need 4WD to get anywhere I wanted to go.
One winter day a year later, literally the only day we got snowed on that winter (1″), it took me an extra 15 minutes to make the 2-mile drive to work because everyone was crawling along, terrified, at slightly over walking pace.
Yes, “adverse weather” is heavily subjective.
That’s a lotta Sherpa. Sherpi?
Sherpae?
Hotels: Coming in to work on Christmas during a blizzard is not optional. Fringe benefit: better accommodations if you get stuck at work.
If you’re a maid at a hotel and you’re forced to stay there, do you sleep on the floor so you don’t have to make the bed?
I work in a grocery store. The only time we close is when the power is out. It’s something I’ve gotten used to.
Okay, try getting into work on time in NYC when none of the trains near you are running regularly because of record-breaking cold weather. My normal commute is 1 hour (and that’s normal for NYC,) but has been closer to 1.5-2 hours lately, and some of that is thanks to people who don’t salt the sidewalks in front of their houses, so walking to the station takes twice as long.
That said, I’m glad I don’t live in Boston. Wow, you people had it bad this winter. Good luck :/
Nothing like working at an automatic car wash when it’s 40 below. Oh sure, the machine doesn’t actually *work* at those temperatures, what with the thick fog completely filling the room the second the door opens (and blocking the laser sensors), but that’s no reason to close up!
At job 1, we’ve only closed early once. We had as many customers all day as we usually have in the first half-hour, and we still didn’t close until well after everything else between us and the Interstate had closed (we, of course, are no where near the Interstate, and we only knew this because our last customers had been looking for someplace since they got off it).
Job 2 almost closed for a day, but only because the power almost didn’t come back on and it’s really hard to serve food if you can’t cook it.