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

[Jacalyn Paulding]

To me, it is just about being extra careful.  When I worked downtown I could
take the 8:30 and get to work 20 minutes early or take the 9:00 and be two
minutes late.  I always took the 8:30.  Being unable to drive means that we
have to build in extra time incase the bus is late or something comes up, is
it fair that we can't jump in a car and get to the location in moments.  no
it isn't fair but it is life.  I have been dependent on public
transportation for the past 20 months here in Kalamazoo and I have been late
once that I can remember.   Just as a car can breakdown sometimes
circumstances are beyond our control but i think what is most important is
being extra conciensous so that in the very rare occassion that we are late
due to circumstances truly beyond our control it can be excused.






On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 2:58 PM, J.J. Meddaugh <jj at bestmidi.com> wrote:

> 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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