[Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver

Paul Wick wickps at gmail.com
Sat Dec 14 08:15:32 UTC 2013 

Hi Lauren,

Just curious what is your hometown? Thanks Paul

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> On Dec 13, 2013, at 11:17 PM, "Lauren Merryfield" <lauren at catlines.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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