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Work and danger!

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xarpets · 15/08/2023 19:02

NC so I don't out myself

I work in healthcare, my job is easily doable from home

My car brakes are binding and I've been advised not to drive (they're glowing hot and extremely dangerous). If they fail, I will have no brakes and potentially a car fire.

I commute 30 miles each way.

The earliest my mechanic can fit me in is 25th august which is also payday. He is reliable and cheap. I've used him for years.

I have zero money until payday and no option of loans. I can't hire a car as if it got scratched (likely given the area. All our cars have) I'd have to cover those costs. I don't have money to hire a car or Uber (Uber would be £100 a day)

I asked to work from home until it is fixed. 8 days. I was told no. They offered to pay my costs and then deduct from my salary which I thought was great, however no local garages could get me in much sooner and the costs were over £200 more. I can barely afford what my mechanic will charge so there's no way I can afford extra

I argued that my safety is more important and they eventually agreed I can work from home

I feel bad for asking now but my job is doable from home, I've worked from home the odd day before, I'm all set up to do it. My
Colleague had 3 weeks working from home during a tricky divorce, but usually we all work from an office.

AIBU here? Feel a bit miffed

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HScully · 16/08/2023 16:11

What would you do if it was a job where you couldn't work from home?

PeakedAtAverage · 16/08/2023 16:50

@xarpets I actually can’t believe some of the replies you’ve had. Of course you’re not being out of order, you can do your job from home and it’s for a temporary period only. It would be stupid to drive a car that you knew would be likely to have an issue like brakes not working and I’d have thought that if you were in an accident your insurers would not be impressed either.

Original poster
xarpets · 16/08/2023 16:53

thecatsthecats · 16/08/2023 15:46

You can get hie car excess cover for a couple of quid a day. It pays the extra in event of a scratch.

That's good to know. I looked into it and it would be £200 to hire plus £200 deposit (refundable) plus scratch cover. Unfortunately this is not affordable as that's £200 on top of repairs. Worth bearing in mind for the future though thank you.

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Original poster
xarpets · 16/08/2023 16:53

PeakedAtAverage · 16/08/2023 16:50

@xarpets I actually can’t believe some of the replies you’ve had. Of course you’re not being out of order, you can do your job from home and it’s for a temporary period only. It would be stupid to drive a car that you knew would be likely to have an issue like brakes not working and I’d have thought that if you were in an accident your insurers would not be impressed either.

Thank you

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blondey87 · 16/08/2023 17:16

Your insurance won't be valid as your car has to be in a roadworthy condition. Your employers know about the brake issue, imo they've been reasonable to offer to pay but if you can't get booked in or afford to repay then what's the alternative? If you can WFH then in don't see the issue. Not worth risking driving

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