Got a stupid question-but need advice.

[cajungal]

I work at the mall in Houma. The mall closed today at 6. But, not Sears. They are not closing until normal closing time of 9 p.m. tonite. That is not the problem because I got off at 5. I am scheduled to work tomorrow 11-4. I called them about an hour ago asking if I would still have to work my normal shift tomorrow. And they said yes, they are keeping normal store hours tomorrow 10-9!!! Do you think I should just call in? I rarely ever call in unless I feel the need to. But, I think we will at least be getting tropical storm force winds rolling in by then. And Houma floods bad. They did not close when Cindy hit. And I had to drive around in gusty winds shaking my car and tree limbs falling and hitting my car. It was scary. My dad urges me to call in. I think I will play it by ear and see what happens tomorrow morning. If you were me what would you do? I don't think we will have hardly any customers, so I just think it is crazy! The whole mall is going to be closed, but not us!

[CharleySurvivor]

What is more important to you... life or work?

You can always find another job but YOU can never be replace

[Amanzi]

If I were you... Just my opinion here! I would phone in, even pretend you are sick if you have to *do your best frog in throat impression* I think it is very unwise to make your employees have to drive in potentially bad weather when none of the other stores are open..

Best of luck to you.

[Brent]

Depends on how much you like your job...

Seriously, I would think a lot of people would call in sick.

[Big-Iguana]

tell them you have flooding probs

[Ixolib]

Yep... I agree with the above. Consider your own safety first, foremost, and ALWAYS over and above your job. Even though there may be a customer who shows up looking for one of these:

[mahmoo]

don't know what anybody would need at Sears tomorrow other than a generator (if they sell them).

[O Town]

Wow, that seems crazy they would even be open. You should be at home doing last minute preperations, just in case. And the whole driving in unexpected conditions thing is nuts too. YES call in. I would for sure. Like what was already said, you can always get another job. And I think your dad is right. Father knows best.

[cajungal]

They just don't think the conditions will be that bad to close the store. Even though, it is stupid because the mall is closed but us. I mean if I wake up and it is really that bad, I will call in. I don't like driving in bad weather. Even a heavy thunderstorm, makes me nervous especially when I can't see. I don't think that many customers will be braving the squalls to go shopping for clothes and shoes. But, I guess they care about the almighty dollar. We are open for Easter, Thanksgiving and Mardi Gras as well. They won't close unless a Cat 5 is barreling down and Houma is the bullseye. For Katrina, we were the last ones to close. At first, I did not think we were going to close at all.

[mahmoo]

omg........roflmao at Ixo

[HurriCat]

Yep... I agree with the above. Consider your own safety first, foremost, and ALWAYS over and above your job. Even though there may be a customer who shows up looking for one of these:

Ixolib gets the "Yuk O' the Day" award for a much needed laugh. Almost did the iced green tea-out-the-nostrils trick!

[NFLnut]

Almost did the iced green tea-out-the-nostrils trick!

You kids and your "green" tea! Why in my day, tea was BROWN. And WE WERE HAPPY!!

[artist]

cajungal - might want to just call in - it may not be bad in the morning yet but bet it will be later in the day! good luck!