To be so worried about how I am going to get to work?

[FedupofbeingtoldIcantusemyname]

I have a motorbike, my only form of transport.

It broke down recently and while it is fixable, it's a difficult thing to fix that will take time and money so I'll be without it over the Christmas period.

Which fucking sucks because I am working Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, NYE and NYD.

There are no buses or trains at all on 2/4 of these days and the other 2 are severely restricted meaning I cannot get to work on time.

Aibu to be freakinv out about how I will get to work? And also to think that my boss can't really be annoyed at me about this (although he absolutely 100% will be and will probably result in me not being kept on after Christmas).

I have no friends or family who could give me a lift, except dp who will be working 1/2 drive in the opposite direction.

I'm totally fucked aren't I

I've ended up having to be at work an hour or two early on a few occasions as it's just the only way DP could give me a lift/I wouldn't have to waste money on a taxi -- I know it's a bit of a drag being there before you have to be but if there's a staffroom or something you could take a book or a magazine and just relax for a while before your shift? Better to be there early than to panic about being late, is my philosophy (and I am a big panicker!)

"That's assuming that dp is happy to drive me which he may not be but fingers crossed, looks like that is my only option!"

Is he happy to pay all of the bills if you give up the job? I assume not as you have £70 until January? Happy or not he'll have to take you.

Jeepers this is not difficult. Of course your partner should take you! If he causes a fuss then he's an idiot.

That's assuming that dp is happy to drive me which he may not be but fingers crossed, looks like that is my only option!

Do you live with your partner?

Why on earth would someone not be willing to give their partner a lift to work if it was within their wherewithal and the person's job could potentially be on the line?

Hire a pushbike?

I agree with PP you need to speak to your boss about the possibility of changing some of your shifts to longer ones on fewer days to minimise the chances of you failing to get there.

Could DP lend you money to rent a car or bike for a few days? Do you not have a credit card for emergencies?

I know it's shit when things like this happen but I would speak to the boss first and see what can be done? Or ask if you can have keys so at least you can open up and do some work if you have to get there early?

FedupofbeingtoldIcantusemyname definitely dp takes you in early.

Is there a staff room?

Take a book or device and just relax. I my teens I worked in a pub when they shut after lunch and I used to lie on the sofa in the bar between 3.30 and 5.00!

Is there any way your boss could find you useful hings to do and pay you for the extra time you are in. Not sure what you do so not easy to see if that is a possibility.

Sorry to extrapolate but...

You have no friends or family who could help so you are totally dependent on your dp. Are you new to the area? I think making some good solid, 'help you out in a drama' friends would be a must for the new year...

As would be getting your car driving licence and getting a better job and a car! Sorry! I had a motorbike aged 17 and had three accidents where I can off, in varying degrees of pain/upset, nothing serious but in the end felt much happier on four wheels

... it's the mum in me coming out at Christmas!

And also to think tha my boss can't really be annoyed at me about this (although he absolutely 100% will be and will probably result in me not being kept on after Christmas)

In the nicest way possible, your boss doesn't need to make any allowances for your transport problems as it's your responsibility. Also, in my experience, a lot of people do come up with all sorts of elaborate excuses to get out of working over the Christmas period so they may be a bit sceptical. I know it's a crap situation though and I do sympathise.

That's assuming that dp is happy to drive me which he may not be but fingers crossed

If your DP refuses to take you (when it sounds like he is actually the only option you have) he's a dick. Yes, it means going out of his way but it's only temporary and that's what you do when you're in a partnership, you go out of your way to help your partner knowing that you may well need them to do the same for you at some point.

i suspect if you go in 2 hours early, you're more likely to be kept on after Christmas as it demonstrates the job is important to you. I'd ask whether you could open up if it's a case of having to wait in the cold.

I agree about explaining the situation to your boss and asking about longer/alternative shifts which may fit better. After all, it may benefit other employees who would welcome more time off or different timings. If you worked longer shifts it would make the taxi fare more worthwhile. But ultimately it's daft for you to think your boss 'can't be annoyed' if you don't get to work on time! Turning up on time is a basic requirement of any job!

Re: going in early- Yes it's mildly irritating if you have to hang around for a couple of hours before starting your shift but take a book, or something else to do... honestly this sort of inconvenience isn't that uncommon, it's just one of those things that happen in life

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It's going to feel like, your skiving off for Xmas, to your manager.

Could your DP loan you the money to get your motorbike fixed sooner?

If there's no where to wait for 2 hours though if you look there might be - 20 min is roughly how long it's to walk a mile - get dropped off part way and walk the last few miles - so not stood around getting cold.

We're reliant on public transport and there are times it's a real pain - you end up doing more walking or waiting round then ideal or shelling out on taxis.

Agree with PP - if this DP is someone who lives with you and shares your life, he would need a bloody brilliant excuse why he wasn't doing all he could to help you out of this mess, including lifts/lending you money for car or bike hire etc.

If by DP you mean some bloke you are dating who doesn't live with you, then you really do need a better contingency plan. Shite like this happens in life and you need a way to deal with it. Most people would use a credit card to get through something like this, or ask someone if you could borrow a car if you can drive one? I hope you get it sorted.

Surely there would be somebody in the shop before 10 on the dot when your shift starts? Getting ready for opening etc. Could you not ask to be shown opening up procedures so you can open up?

Hmm, is DP a boyfriend who you don't live with ? Even then, not being happy to just have you share a lift is pretty shitty.

I'd speak to my boss, explain the situation and say that the solution you have involves a lift in with your partner, but that means arriving a couple of hours early. If you can hang round a coffee shop, fine, but it might be the case your boss would be happy to let you open up so you can wait inside. (they might be happy to pay you an extra hour if they need someone to set up etc).

Bad time for your bike to break, given that it's the only time of year when you can't use public transport as a 'plan B'. I would suggest using a credit card to get the bike fixed quicker. If you know you can pay it off next month, it's the sort of emergancy credit is for. (and easier said than done, but for future, you need to try to save a little for emergancies like this).

How far is it? Can you cycle?

If your shop is in walking distance of a McDonald's they will be open. Drink coffee and use their WiFi to mumsnet til your shift starts

Your partner should take you. It's annoying, but not that unusual to arrive 2 hours early when there is restricted service. I am in the middle of a horrendous train strike, so colleagues leaving my way arrive stupidly early (or they would miss half the day).

As above, what about car sharing? At least have a look if anyone is going that way, prices are quite reasonable.

borrow a biycyle from someone? many people have one. 15 miles is not that far on a peddle bike.

Does DP have other options to get to work (colleague going in his direction etc)? If so, he could do that and you could take the car.

It is for me catwoman! But no, in all seriousness like I said it is a long way on very major (and at this time of the year, busy) A roads and a lot of hills. I wouldn't be confident at all doing it. Even the seasoned lycra-clad cyclists struggle on the route. I honestly don't know anyone with a pushbike either, almost everyone relies totally on their cars around here, mainly because the public transport isn't great!

Unfortunately I don't have a credit card and cannot get one at all due to bad credit rating. I have already borrowed about £400 from Dp - the pay dates when I started my job meant I had to last a month on only a week's pay so i had to borrow off Dp and use all the savings to make ends meet. I haven't been able to pay him back yet so he really can't afford to lend me another £300 odd to get it fixed. I'll be able to sort everything at the beginning of january but until then I'm stuck without the bike.

I doubt very much they will give me keys/let me open up as I'm not a supervisor. There is no McDonalds near (unbelievably!) but there are a few coffee shops so there should be something open.

Dp said he is ok to give me a lift on the days he is off so if my collegue agrees to give me a lift on the other day then I'm sorted Phew!

I can't drive a car golf

To the PP who asked, yes I only moved here a few years ago and have had difficulty making friends but trust me, I am trying! I have my Dsis here but she doesn't drive either unfortunately.

Do uber operate in your area? Cheaper than a taxi?