So I got up yesterday and started out super early for my shift start time because I was driving in and y'know, snow.
at 9.30 they told all of us who made it in that we could go on full pay if we wanted if we believed our journey home to be dangerous. I consulted with my husband (minimal experience driving in this weather) and made the decision to start off home as the general weather was getting worse and road conditions not improving.
Site was officially closed at lunchtime yesterday and everyone went home.
This morning, staff who stayed until official site closure have been emailed thanking them for staying (fine) but then rewarded with a personal face to face thank you each and a box of chocolates!
AIBU to think I(and the others who left early) am effectively being punished for leaving due to safety concerns. Especially after they agreed to pay us in full (therefore admitting it was dangerous out there). Those who stayed were within walking/ public transport distance.
I don't want the bloody chocolate or a pat on the back for turning up to work like I am expected to but this is a bit off no?