tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093644604429778937.post2068229713734681339..comments2023-10-01T04:45:07.532-07:00Comments on Geekinthecockpit: Back from vacation....kindaGeekinthecockpithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15853969211193512474noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093644604429778937.post-12279900229931688662011-04-19T18:27:00.000-07:002011-04-19T18:27:00.000-07:00Hi 'Geek,' We've waited a L O N G tim...Hi 'Geek,' We've waited a L O N G time for your update. As bad as commuting it, lets hope it works for you, while yo uhave to do it. With yes, hiding that Capttain's money for a few years is VERY smart. What cometh - can goeth and faster than you can sneezeth! Question, Sir: Lots of drivers (some say up to 35%) commute. You always plan ahead and have plans B C and D in your pocket. Stuff still happens. What are the repurcussions if you simply cannot report as scheduled, due to commuting issues? Even with great 'professional' care, it still must happen. What is the typical resonse? Best wishes. -CraigAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093644604429778937.post-3894222770725380492011-04-19T18:46:00.000-07:002011-04-19T18:46:00.000-07:00Some domiciles are heavy commuter (JFK, EWR, LGA, ...Some domiciles are heavy commuter (JFK, EWR, LGA, DCA,IAD, ORD to name a few!) due to cost of living. I start looking at ways to get to and from work a week ahead, then 4 days ahead, then each day leading up to the day I have to be there. I also keep an eye on the weather. <br><br>If I absolutely can not make it my company allows X number commuter clauses to be used per rolling 12 months. If I meet the criteria (have at least two ways to get there before my show time) then I will be removed from the trip with no further penalties...well except I won't be paid. I still have to try to get to work to catch up with my trip. After X number of commuter clause uses then I could be without a job. <br><br>And yes 7 days on a boat was too long.Geekhttp://geekinthecockpit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093644604429778937.post-59713551362079693302011-04-20T07:52:00.000-07:002011-04-20T07:52:00.000-07:00Thanks. I figured there had to be some reasonable...Thanks. I figured there had to be some reasonable out. And I realize that you folks try darn hear everything to get there. If it got out of hand, you might have to live where you work, just like normal folks . Best wishes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com