To what lengths would you go to make it to work?

If I knew I was needed and expected to be there, I would naturally get a room. Of course, since I wouldn't be making enough wages to cover the expense of the room, it would have to be provided for me. I am not sure if some would consider that going the extra mile. I, myself would consider it putting in the extra effort to make it work and something I would be willing to do.

Since you are in management and if it were me I would rent the room.(I get pretty paranoid about driving in bad weather) What about your girls at home? Will you boyfriend help with them or is he in a situation too? Some companies pay 'hazard pay' for travel in bad weather.(Guess that is mostly long haul drivers though.) Or they used to. I haven't been in the work force for nearly ten years so I am sure things have changed. And I am sure you would know what your company provides. Maybe this has happened before in your area. Not sure but I would think you would know who to ask. If the company you work for cares about its employees I am rather certain they have some way of helping their employees in times like this. Years ago when I worked at the telephone company they had a sleep room where people who worked splits could rest if they wanted to inbetween work times. Since you are in management maybe something like that could be worked out for double shifters or something. If the weather is going to be seriously horrid then your company should be able to work out something to help its employees get to and from. Financially I mean. And I would certainly opt for staying in a motel rather than drive in really bad weather. Maybe you could share a room with a friend or something to save alittle. I guess I am just looking at it from a financial standpoint mostly.

I never have before, the State closed if the weather was bad. However, since home health never gets a day off, I have arranged to be able to stay a night if the weather looks bad here so I can be at work at Maggie's the next day. I expect that I would have to go home if I could get home, there are things to do even if I go back to sleep over at her place. So far, since I started in March of 07 I've never had to do it.

My job got to the point that I would stay away just because, but that was a while ago and my health was NOT the best. I would say that if the job is important enough to you and you are dedicated AND can afford it, get the room. Sure beats having to try to get there through the miserable weather when you are expected to be there. My one aunt lived in the mountains and when the weather got bad, she had a room in town that she stayed in. It worked out well for her and she had her job for a very long time before retiring. I know that I stayed at work later than most others to get things done for the next day.....I was a teacher.....and often was the last one out of the building. Just depends on your life and how you can or can't live with it, I'd say.

Simply put it - that's why I chose to work for myself? Haha!~

Well, I know that the hospital we have here will pay the essential staff to stay at a hotel just down the road for employees who have a way to travel to and from work if bad weather is expected or is already here. Of course, that is a hospital where it is absolutely essential that the doctors, nurses, etc. be there. I would think that, if it is that important that the place you work is open and that you are there, they should pay or at least help with expenses that ensure that you'll be there. Of course, I know that's probably not an option. I am a realist, after all. I know that most companies will not pay for something like that but will still expect you to be there. I worked for a place when we had three major snowstorms in two weeks. We got over five feet of snow dumped on us. Now, this place wasn't essential, it was a pre-press and printing company. But, they were total ogres when it came to attendance. I had to travel about eight miles to work and, when the police and weather people were urging people to stay put and not drive unless ABSOLUTELY necessary, I decided to listen to them and not go to work. But, once I could get my car out of the parking place and get moving, however slow and cautious, I did get to work. They said nothing nice about me coming in when I did but, to make it worse, they were NOT pleased that I had missed two days! Of course, I was not the only one and most had not come in even on the day I finally made it in. I was very glad to leave that job! But, if I were needed at a hospital, Social Services (for client emergencies), police, firehouse, something like that, I'd do whatever was necessary to ensure I'd be at work. I had some things I ordered for Christmas arrive late last year because of the bad roads and I understood completely. Those companies were not essential for life or health and I wouldn't expect them to be at work if the weather was really bad. I think most people would understand.

Hi Jen I have to be honest unless the Company paid for the Room I would not spend my own Money as that is not right I know the Weather is lethal and I know there is always a Deadline but ..........if it is not possible to travel the there is nothing that can be done about it So I have to be honest unless like I said the room would be paid for I would not stay in a Hotel to be there for the Company

i posted one similar to this several years ago but mine was weather related. here in canada, we get a lot of snow and my question was would you rish your life to get to work? but on a normal day, i like my job.

I have gone out of my way to be at a job when I was in management. I was fortunate enough that my husband was the town manager and was responsible for the roads. He actually came in the plow truck and took me to work so that my employees could come in later when the roads were better. I do believe that it might be a good idea to get the room if it doesn't endanger your life to travel from there. You are right that it is not worth endangering your life to be at work.

Good morning Jen, i think your idea shows why u are in management. I think u are a great employee & i hope they appreciate u like they should. I would have done that very thing especially when i was working for the convenience store company i was working for in management, traveled for them a year training new managers etc. It's a long story but i was not appreciated like i should have been but i want go there. I hope u are appreciated for all your efforts. Be careful in all that bad weather.

I think I would get a room. The only time I was faced with somethng like this was a snow storm which blocked our roads for 2 weeks. In our office we had one person with a truck that could reach us. He spend the first two hours taking us all to work and the last two hours getting us back home. It worked well but we were all glad when the roads were cleared.

To make my life easier I would probably rent a hotel room that was close by so I know I will make it to work. As long as the hubby and kids were going to be ok I don't see a problem with it. I think if anything its piece of mind that you won't miss work or be late. The job will still get done and everyone will be happy. As long as this is for a short period of time due to weather problems. Good luck to you!

Wow, you sound like a really dedicated employee. I don't think I've ever been that committed to an employer. Then again, if I was making double time, I might consider getting the room and insuring I wouldn't miss a day too. As long as the room was cheap enough so it was worth it to pay for it just to get the extra overtime. If the only difference is between 1 shift of double time versus time and a half, I'm not sure it would, but when you consider the possibility of missing a day, having to use vacation time to cover it and then also losing the premium pay, the rented room starts to look better. Plus the fact that you don't have to drive on bad roads. Go for it!

I think that's a great idea. It would be your own little reward for working at maximum capacity, and at terrible weather. To be in a hotel nearby with all the amenities! Now being in management, is there a way you could get this expense paid for by the company? Or at least some of it? I would definitely do the same if I were in the same situation.

I worked in a nursing home about fifteen miles from my house, as a second job. When hired we were told to always bring extra clothes and necessities in the winter, in case our relief could not get there. One particular storm they also sent out a memo to the effect that if it was unsafe for us to leave that we would be encouraged to stay either in the "Quiet Room" or in a spare, empty resident room. It was a job expectation that if our relief could not get there, we would stay, but many people said behind the scenes that they would never do that. I would have, however, if it had been necessary. I think, in extreme conditions, it is more responsible to stay put, and be close. You do not want to be a statistic, and you do not want the emergency services to have to come out to rescue you.

i would if it's necessary. it's not always about the pay, often it's about the service that i'm expected to deliver and the people who will benefit from it. i've had one particular day in an old job that i had to go through the bad weather as i was expected to be at the site where i was needed. that particular trip was really scary, but after the work was done, i felt good, "vindicated" even,lol. i've had other similar experiences but not as bad as this one, so i guess i'm getting used to the "hazards", lol.

A year ago the weather got so bad that normally a 25 minute drive turned into 51/2 hours. All the cars were swerving all over the expressway. So by the time I got home I had no time for anything as in 3 hours I had to be back on the road and facing yet again the horrible roads. So after this experience, would I do it again? NO, I would definitely rent a room and stay put. So in your situation, if the weather is going to be horrid then yes. Otherwise, I would say you are human, so if the company pays for your stay then yes, if not hon, why should you go through the expense. Although I do know what it is like to be in management, where as I had to be available 24/7 and even while on vacation. Be well and safe.

Yeah, I'm too kind to go on an extra mile at work ;) I'm a secretary but there are cases I have to go beyond the job description. I served as a maintenance personnel, telephone operator, etc. In short sometimes it's not my job but I have to do it. Just to avoid delay for the company. If it is really needed to accomplish a task, overtime is the answer. I have to sacrifice my time for the family ;)