To be peed off at getting ‘told off’ for working at home

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Started new job in January. Okayish, better than last one, but micro- managed to the hilt.

Anyway you may have noticed a spot of bother with the weather, so I asked to work from home. Told OK, as long as I can’t get in. Anyway oh’s office is closed for safety reasons, so I’d have to trek 1/2 mile to the bus for 6.30. Pavements are like ice and I have osteoporosis.

So I log on at 8am and get stuck in. Then I get a sarky message: where are you? Is public transport not working. I explain that I couldn’t get in and have been roundly told off like a child and apparently they will have words with me on Monday.

OH has said to start looking for a new job and I’m inclined to agree now.

What happened when you got into work today OP?

Live in rural area. Only reason road is gritted is due to school bus coming in. However snow has been sporadically dumped on footpath by residents clearing driveways making huge heaps of the stuff. Road is clear today but footpaths are still covered in smow. If I was desperate would walk on road but it is isn't a busy or main road so would be quite safe. Think a lot of the country is almost back to normal. Did you check local bus company to see if they are running a service? I have a half mile to walk crossing a busy A road to get to bus stop. You should check in everyday with work not just take the one occasion as on going.

How did it go op?

They don't sound very enlightened. Most big companies now take less office space and positively encourage people to WFH so they pay less rent! Add on to the fact you're probably working in your travel time it's win-win for them. Morons.