[Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver

Sat Dec 14 07:17:41 UTC 2013

Hi,
I am probably more outgoing at NFB functions than I am around some sighted
people. I am shy at church. I am usually involved in choir and other groups
but since I do not live in the city where my church is located, it is more
difficult to find people who can take turns with rides. It does feel odd to
sit in the congregation when the choir sings. They do not realize I belong
up there, too. I do often attend extracurricular functions. I just sold some
copies of my new book at our craft fair last  Saturday. I took a cab,
though. 

I did attend several churches in my hometown, which would all have been
easier to get to, cab-wise or offered transportation. However, though I
liked their music and the friendliness of the people, I didn't like their
judgmental, dogmatic attitudes in their sermons etc.
Thanks
Lauren
-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:59 AM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver

Hi again, Lauren.

This is the Judy Jones that used to live in Tacoma, but now living and
working in Twin Falls, Idaho.  I didn't know you are now in CA.

I understand your dilemma. I still say I remember you as being lots of fun
at those WA state conventions.

Judy

-----Original Message-----
From: Lauren Merryfield
Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 10:19 PM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver

Hi,
Outgoing?  Uh, I think you might have the wrong person? I am more so with
blind people I guess. But with sighted people, I tend to be quiet.

I do not live in the same city as my church so I usually ride with a lady
who lives not too far from me. There are others in my city who could take
turns with her but they don't seem to do that.

I have been involved in their auction, craft fair, other special events, but
not in their music, as I would normally do, due to transportation issues.

Sometimes I take a cab there and back, using inner-city scripts, which is a
discount program. But I have to make sure I have the tickets or it would
cost me too much using cash. I am one of those who is low on funds and the
cost of living out here in CA is really high. But the weather is great and I
guess that is part of what we pay for.
Thanks
Lauren

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 7:10 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver

Hi, Lauren, this is Judy.

It seems there could be quite a few factors going on.  Is the church very
large?  Are you well-known at your church?  Do you participate in church
activities and have gotten to know people?

I remember you as being very outgoing, and have enjoyed you very much.

Judy

-----Original Message-----
From: Lauren Merryfield
Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 5:13 PM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver

Hi,
I can't seem to get any cooperation from church people. How do you do that?
Thanks
Lauren

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mari
Hunziker
Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2013 2:59 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver

I thank everyone for their input. I greatly appreciate the circumstances we
are all in when needing to find a driver for either professional or personal
needs. I wanted to let you know how I have typically gone about finding
rides for personal errands, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, etc. I
typically go shopping with a friend who needs to run the same errands or I
will ask in my church community. I feel fortunate to say that if I really
need something I can always call a huge list of people to assist me.
However, I have had issues when I worked far away to find rides home from
work. I feel as though I am running into that same uncomfortable territory
again. It was unreliable, inconsistent people that I had before and
unfortunately its been over 9 years since last I needed a super reliable
consistent ride home. So now I have asked at church and will make an
announcement and hope to get some assistance through the ladies at church.
Otherwise, I will have to ask at school or place an ad on craigslist. I'm
not sure how to go about doing a background check. I may just ask the police
department for help there. What have you all done?
Thanks,
Mari Hunziker

On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 9:50 PM, Arielle Silverman
<arielle71 at gmail.com>wrote:

> So what do you guys do to find drivers for personal errands (not 
> work-related)? And how do you screen and interview them?
>
> I hired an old research assistant to help me with shopping and things 
> like that and it has worked out great, so I'd like to do it again when 
> I move to my next location. But I'm a little nervous about finding 
> someone I don't know who is safe and reliable.
> How do you conduct background checks? And if you hire from CraigsList 
> what precautions do you take to make sure they're not scammers?
> Arielle
>
> On 12/4/13, Elizabeth Campbell <batescampbell at charter.net> wrote:
> > David,
> > These are great suggestions. Thanks for sharing.
> >
> > Liz
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> > Hyde, David W. (ESC)
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 8:11 AM
> > To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver
> >
> > I too work with drivers. I use them for out-of-town travel for work, 
> > and
> I
> > pay them myself for things that do not involve work. They are what 
> > the state calls limited term employees, and that means that they may 
> > not accrue
> more
> > than 1040 hours of work in a year. They are paid about $10.00 per 
> > hour
> and
> > can drive either a state car, or, if they choose their personal care
> about
> > 35 cents per mile. If they need to stay overnight, the state picks 
> > up
> their
> > hotel cost and meals as they do for mine.
> >
> > I agree with Elizabeth about background checks. We're required to do 
> > them anyway. To find them, I posted an add on Craig's list, 
> > outlining the duties, making it plain that this was not a full-time 
> > job, did not involve
> driving
> > a
> > truck and or delivering pizza and that their vehicle must be clean 
> > and in good repair. I screened the responses to make sure that they 
> > understand
> all
> > of the things that the job was not. I interviewed candidates, and 
> > had a colleague walk through to give me an idea of their ability to 
> > be well groomed.
> >
> > What I have gotten are mostly retired individuals. This has worked 
> > out well.
> > If I can help, please let me know.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Elizabeth
> > Campbell
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 7:59 AM
> > To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I work with drivers on a regular basis to get to and from 
> > assignments out in the field. I find that working with a driver is 
> > more efficient than using fixed route, paratransit or taxis to 
> > travel to various locations. I have also trained my drivers to help 
> > me out with tasks which include assisting me when I need to 
> > interview someone who spoke during a city council meeting
> or
> > in giving me details on what someone's home or office looks like.
> > Several years ago, I wrote a proposal requesting that the newspaper 
> > pay
> the
> > drivers since reporters are reimbursed for their mileage. This has 
> > worked quite well, even with our budget cuts. The drivers are 
> > considered as contract employees.
> > One thing I would strongly advise anyone to do these days is to 
> > conduct a background check as safety is incredibly important. I let 
> > the those who I am interviewing know that a background check 
> > including their driving record will be conducted. No one has had a 
> > problem with that.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Liz
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> > Carly Mihalakis
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 7:34 AM
> > To: Blind Talk Mailing List; Blind Talk Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver
> >
> > Good morning, Mary,
> >
> > You ever considered Paratransit to accommodate rides for you? My 
> > partner and I have a standing order which, while it doesn't 
> > guarantee arriving on
> time,
> > it will show up at a similar time each day to pick you up. And, the 
> > price of service is likely to fit snugly within everybody budget.
> > fort today, Car
> > 408-209-3239
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>*"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".
> >>Philippians 4:13Have A Blessed Day!Mari Hunziker * *Super Spark Your
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> >>
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