[Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver
Lauren Merryfield
lauren at catlines.com
Sat Dec 14 08:26:43 UTC 2013
Hi,
I live in Fairfield but my church, or spiritual community, is in Vacaville.
Thanks
Lauren
-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Paul Wick
Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 12:16 AM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver
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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