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AIBR to ask work if I can work remotely today ( chucking it down with snow currently)

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PurpleCat44 · 19/11/2024 06:11

It’s heavy snow and I have a long commute. Is it reasonable to ask them if I can work remote? ( I am able to work remotely and do so once a week).

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SerenityNowSerenityNow · 19/11/2024 07:18

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If your job can be done from home then why wouldn't you?
It doesn't mean you have no work ethic.

My boss has just text me to suggest we move our weekly catch up online. He's going into the office but appreciates that travel can be tricky for me due to where I live.

I'll still do a full days work.

Rosscameasdoody · 19/11/2024 07:12

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Why so nasty ? The work ethic here is that rather than coping with the inevitable impact of bad weather on a long commute, OP will get more done if she works from home. You clearly consider this the soft option for some reason, while most of us would say that it’s the sensible choice in the circumstances. Maybe if you drag yourself out of the 1950s you’ll see that WFH has been a game changer in many ways - no, not everyone has that option but that doesn’t mean those who do have any less of a work ethic, or deserve to be treated with such vitriol.

Teenagequeenwithaloadedgun · 19/11/2024 07:12

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The OP will be working from home - what others do is irrelevant. Nice outdated views there.

SoiledMyselfDuringSomeTurbulence · 19/11/2024 07:07

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Yes yes, much better for those who have to be physically in the workplace if the roads and no doubt sparse public transport are as full as possible.

Ffs.

LlynTegid · 19/11/2024 07:05

I think it should be a 'I'm going to wfh' conversation, put the onus on your manager to say no, which I doubt will be the case.

FiftynFooked · 19/11/2024 07:03

It's not too bad where we are but I've still messaged my team and told them to stay at home. Traffic will be horrendous and there's no point battling in unless they have to.

comedycentral · 19/11/2024 07:02

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I imagine it would be better for the roads and public transport if there were fewer cars out today, skidding and getting into accidents—only those who have no choice but to make an essential journey should be on the roads. The OP not working from the office is not linked to her work ethic whatsoever.

AnglesMortes · 19/11/2024 07:02

Moonopoly · 19/11/2024 06:59

@AnglesMortes think you need some hobbies

I think you need to stop thinking that hobbies are a universal panacea

TickingAlongNicely · 19/11/2024 07:01

Less cars put on the roads the better. Even experienced drivers in suitable cars.

seaduck · 19/11/2024 07:00

@AnglesMortes surely it's better that those who have the option stay at home and don't clog up traffic and public transport for those who do? What a silly attitude. Obviously not everyone can do it, but it's not about work ethic at all, they are still working

Moonopoly · 19/11/2024 06:59

@AnglesMortes think you need some hobbies

AnglesMortes · 19/11/2024 06:58

Moonopoly · 19/11/2024 06:56

@AnglesMortes Absolutely no need for that comment. Perfectly reasonable to ask to work remotely if it doesn’t affect business. Not OP’s fault that not everyone is able to do that…oh and snowflake is such a passé phrase

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
It's so passé to point out that passé is passé

Moonopoly · 19/11/2024 06:56

@AnglesMortes Absolutely no need for that comment. Perfectly reasonable to ask to work remotely if it doesn’t affect business. Not OP’s fault that not everyone is able to do that…oh and snowflake is such a passé phrase

Underthemagnificentbeechtree · 19/11/2024 06:56

@AnglesMortes she’s going to work - from home. She’ll likely get more done at home than with a long commute + snow delays and she’ll eliminate all risk to herself from driving in dangerous conditions and reduce the risk for those who have to go out.

Lifeglowup · 19/11/2024 06:55

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She will still be doing her job but this way she can guarentee she will start on time.

Werecat · 19/11/2024 06:54

I wouldn’t ask - I’d just inform than that driving conditions are not safe and so I’ll be wfh.

GnomeDePlume · 19/11/2024 06:52

Problems caused by snow can be very local. We live on a cul de sac which can quickly become impassable if snow settles yet the main road will be clear.

We haven't had problems with 4WD cars but not everyone has that luxury.

AnglesMortes · 19/11/2024 06:49

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GrazeConcern · 19/11/2024 06:43

Of course it’s sensible. Driver safety is a big thing where I work, people would be encouraged to only attend if necessary.

NoWordForFluffy · 19/11/2024 06:40

I've decided to WFH. We have settled snow and -1° temps and I have a 2 mile walk to the station. Our local train service said last night to expect delays and cancellations this morning, so I'm just not going to try!

Hazeby · 19/11/2024 06:36

If the advice is essential travel only or public transport is disrupted then yes. If everything is running normally, then no.

Gizlotsmum · 19/11/2024 06:28

The company I work for is really supportive of this, they would rather staff were safe. Our operational side need to be out but they are given additional breaks in really bad weather

InWithThePlums · 19/11/2024 06:23

ImJustAGirlInACountrySong · 19/11/2024 06:22

How many inches do you have?!?

It’s snowed heavily in north west England.

InWithThePlums · 19/11/2024 06:22

Why not if you are able too? Seems sensible!

fiorentina · 19/11/2024 06:22

Of course, if travel is dangerous or problematic then seems sensible.