Never driving to work in snow again

2 Long story short: I live in Md and we go hit with some snow. I attempt to drive to work. I got stuck twice had , nearly drove myself into a ditch in the woods, and had to sit in my car for 2 hours with NO heat while waiting for a ride. I thank GOD and his angels for protecting me against seen and unseen car accidents. However, I will never risk my life like that again. BTW- I just brought brand new tires. No help. Until I get a 4 wheel drive I will be calling out.
Snow sucks. I feel ya. I have a 45 min. drive to work and I had to travel in the recent snow. I have all wheel drive, though. We always have the option to stay in the facility overnight. I work in Assisted Living. We MUST make it to work regardless of the snow. They threaten our jobs if we try to call out due to snow. Don't know if they really could fire us or not...

I hear you OP. I got 17'' in my area of NJ. Before moving up north several years ago, I made sure I traded my Nissan Altima for an Explorer. Glad I made that trade as it has kept me so far through rain, snow, sleet.

We got surprised in Texas last year by a 16" snowfall. My usual 45 minute drive took me nearly two hours. My vehicle suffered damage on the way that I am still finding. There's too many nurses working in that hospital who live only a few blocks from it for me to ever try that again.

Quote from NurseLoveJoy88Long story short: I live in Md and we go hit with some snow. I attempt to drive to work. I got stuck twice had , nearly drove myself into a ditch in the woods, and had to sit in my car for 2 hours with NO heat while waiting for a ride. I thank GOD and his angels for protecting me against seen and unseen car accidents. However, I will never risk my life like that again. BTW- I just brought brand new tires. No help. Until I get a 4 wheel drive I will be calling out.

Quote from Amber LynnSnow sucks. I feel ya. I have a 45 min. drive to work and I had to travel in the recent snow. I have all wheel drive, though. We always have the option to stay in the facility overnight. I work in Assisted Living. We MUST make it to work regardless of the snow. They threaten our jobs if we try to call out due to snow. Don't know if they really could fire us or not...

My attitude has always been--look after myself first, for if something were to happen to me, I have absolutely NOBODY else to lean on. If I wreck my car in a snow storm, I can't replace it because there would be no way for me to get to work. If I break my leg or back or get hurt in a car accident, I still won't be able to work, which means no shelter or food or any of the baic needs for me. Instead of the facility loosing a nurse totally, they can live without me for one day called out. So what's the solution? SAFETY first.

Good to year you are ok. Seems like they would rather have us dead than called out due to the snow. I'm very fortunate to have a job that is only 10 minutes away, and a kickass 07 Santa Fe with AWD that just whips through the snow, slush, ice, sand, freezing rain whatever it may be falling from the sky.

Quote from Amber Lynn Don't know if they really could fire us or not...

I must live int he same place in NJ. I am a nurse manager now and see the other end of the spectrum. I have 4 wheel drive and I live about 25 min away as it is and I made it today. since it was expected snow, my facility offered sleep accomodations. The Security guard also picked people up so they didn't have to worry about theur cars.Some people just live too far. I lived in the mountains of NJ and when it was my shift and I waS even pregnant, they came to get me. I probably wouldn't have done it again being pregnant and being in the mountains, but someone has to take care of the sick even in the snow.......

Oh, and I don't believe our employers don't care about us. I care very much about my employees. I guess they don't care if they don't provide transportation or sleeping accomodations, but those who provide that so you can arrive to do your job care.

Quote from NurseLoveJoy88Long story short: I live in Md and we go hit with some snow. I attempt to drive to work. I got stuck twice had , nearly drove myself into a ditch in the woods, and had to sit in my car for 2 hours with NO heat while waiting for a ride. I thank GOD and his angels for protecting me against seen and unseen car accidents. However, I will never risk my life like that again. BTW- I just brought brand new tires. No help. Until I get a 4 wheel drive I will be calling out.

glad you made it home safely .i am in new england and have a car with awd .but still with snow storms dropping 6-12 in we have had a record jan snowfall.we have had 6 major storms so far.i lucked out and have been off the last 3 of 4 .but i have a 45 min commute and took my time last week. was 1/2 late.but my job and boss were just glad i got there safely .they did not care i was late.you gotta do what you have and stay safe.