[Nfb-kzoo] For Those of you in the Employed World

[Tyler merren]

JJ,
Tough break man.  Are you familiar enough with some of your fellow employees to possibly set up a car pool situation?  Other wise I would say that like you I basically have the option of taking the Bronson or the Westnedge, though I think the Bronson is easier for you to get to like it is for me.  Despite this, I still prefer the Westnedge because it is far more reliable than the Bronson bus, so if it is possible I would say shoot for that one.

I'll keep thinking though,
Tyler
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: J.J. Meddaugh 
  To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 2:58 PM
  Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] For Those of you in the Employed World


  So it happened again on Friday. I walked outside to our bus stop and waited patiently for about 20 minutes. No bus. Either I was there 15 seconds too late or it never came. It was hard to figure that out. So there I was, 5 minutes before an important meeting and no way to get there. The most responsive cab companies could have a vehicle there in 15 minutes. But that would have left me to arrive 20 minutes late. Walking would have taken at least a half hour from this location.

  So for those of you with regular commitments, jobs, meetings, etc. What do you do? I have considered hiring drivers, but the cost seems a bit prohibitive for someone just starting out. Also, I'm not sure I would offer enough hours to a driver to make it worthwhile for them. Busses are quite reliable around here, but even if 1 or 2 are late or broke down in a month, it could lead to a remarkably bad reputation fast.

  Does anyone have ideas for other ways to get around? Surely, I'm not the only one to have these situations arise. Luckily, I am close enough to my job to walk, but that still isn't always practical, especially with michigan winters.

  Thanks for any ideas.

  J.J.
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