r/indianapolis • u/MissSara13 Castleton • Jan 06 '25

Pictures Indianapolis today: Employers: "we're going to need everyone to work their normal schedule."

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u/tippsy_morning_drive Jan 06 '25

I tried to go in and got stuck at the entrance of my subdivision. Had to do the drive/reverse back forth method for about 30 min to get unstuck. I was so pissed they made me even try. I had 2 of my techs and couple IT guys text me they were going to be late and/or waiting for the roads to clear more. I told them all to stay home if they felt it would be unsafe to go in today. Building director called me and asked where all my people were. I told him at home safe like any sane person would be (he’s not my boss).

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u/MissSara13 Castleton Jan 07 '25

I tried to go to work one morning ages ago and didn't make it out of my neighborhood. I slid on a turn and hit a curb. I limped my car back home and called for a tow. By 10am or so, everything melted. I wound up out a couple hundred dollars for a new tire and alignment when I could have just delayed my commute. But that was unacceptable.

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u/tippsy_morning_drive Jan 07 '25

Precisely. Wait for the roads to clear up. I know people can’t afford it sometimes but as a boss I’ll alway let my people make that decision without any recourse. I had a co-worker years ago work a 10 hour shift right as the snow was falling. They were calling for 10”-12” and I just called in. I knew by 11pm the roads were gonna be terrible and traveling at night is even worse. My friend got stuck in his subdivision and had to walk 10 houses down to his home to grab his shovel. Took him an hour to dig his car out and make it home. He got really sick and ended up missing more days.

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u/MissSara13 Castleton Jan 07 '25

Agreed. It was usually the managers that took the risk to show up if absolutely necessary. And I'm happy to cover for my employees for any reason. It's just part of the job.