On stormy days it should be allowed to miss work.
@nela13 (58710)
Portugal
October 9, 2024 5:17am CST
Today, there is such a strong storm that leaving the house should be forbidden. We could miss work, not go to school, and cancel all our commitments.
The wind was so strong that I thought I was going to fly when I got out of the car. I didn't even try to open the umbrella because otherwise, it would fly away. I was trying to stay upright when I heard a bang, in front of my work there is a restaurant "Taberna Londrina" and the awning in front of the door fell due to the wind.
I parked my car away from trees and buildings, you never know what might fall.
There are fallen trees, branches, and tiles that have flown off, it's really dangerous.
I hope your weather is better than what we have here.
Picture of the restaurant in front of my work.
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@Juliaacv (51467)
• Canada
9 Oct
I think that days like that, which can be dangerous, are up to the individual.
If you stay at home you shouldn't be subject to questioning but you should also not get paid.
When we have bad winter storms, many who live out in the country cannot make it into town to go to work, that is understandable. I have been in that predicament many a time.
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
9 Oct
Those winds must be really strong to knock down that awning. I wouldn't want to go out to work in weather like that either.
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
9 Oct
It was so awful today, according to the forecast tomorrow it will be better. I hope so.
@somewitch (1409)
•
9 Oct
Ouch! Absolutely, the situation should have been taken far more seriously. I hope the storm is over by the time you finish work.
Here the weather is better, thanks. A short break from the rain that should come back this evening.
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@allknowing (137906)
• India
10 Oct
Normally that is how it is here specially schools
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@xstitcher (32722)
• Petaluma, California
12 Oct
Yikes. I would think you should be able to skip work in weather like that!
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