Might have to leave my job that I like

HeavyHeaded

Firstly sorry if this problem seems trivial , just looking for some advise .
So two years ago I started a job I really like. Nice people, nice hours, good money. I figured I'd be staying in this job long term so started looking to buy a home around the area. Have just found a nice place and its only a 30 minute drive in traffic and about 15 min drive in quiet times from work.
All of a sudden they have announced that come the new year they will be getting rid of the car park. Meaning I won't be able to drive to work, the area is not serviced by public transport except one bus which takes 1.5 hours to get close enough to the area for me to walk.
This has put me in a panic as I'm obviously looking to buy but now my future is unclear and I feel so panicked about everything regarding my home and future plans.
I know I can look for another job and I will however im happy where I am and I feel upset that it's come to this. I'm not the only one in this boat obviously as the carpark has been there for employees for 20+ years

judeboy101

HeavyHeaded wrote: »

<Snip> There is no need to repost the entire post

Drive as close as u can and cycle rest of way?

HeavyHeaded

judeboy101 wrote: »

Drive as close as u can and cycle rest of way?

The only local parking option is 15euro a day.

Big Bag of Chips

Would it not make sense to look for a different house in an area that is served by public transport? The company aren't obliged to provide you with parking spaces. And even if you do leave that job you'll be severely limiting your options if you will only accept jobs that provide parking.

HeavyHeaded

Big Bag of Chips wrote: »

Would it not make sense to look for a different house in an area that is served by public transport? The company aren't obliged to provide you with parking spaces.

Yes but that's whats so upsetting. Feeling content in a job, looking to plan a future etc and having to change it all. And yes before anyone says, That's Life, I know it is. But things were coming together for me after years of ****ty jobs and long commutes. Also it's where work is that isn't serviced by public transport not the house location.

Bullocks

Could you carpool with some of the other employees and share the parking ?
Maybe the company will contribute towards parking elsewhere ?

HeavyHeaded

Bullocks wrote: »

Could you carpool with some of the other employees and share the parking ?
Maybe the company will contribute towards parking elsewhere ?

Good idea. I'm hoping some kind of carpooling system will be set up.
It would be different if we never had parking. But nearly all 400 employees drive to work as It's in a very isolated area not near a city or town and now the company carpark will be getting dug up to start construction of some sort

Hastentoadd

15 minutes to work when no traffic suggests distance of approx 7 to 8 miles. Out with the bike. Bring a change of clothes if its wet.

HeavyHeaded

Hastentoadd wrote: »

15 minutes to work when no traffic suggests distance of approx 7 to 8 miles. Out with the bike. Bring a change of clothes if its wet.

It's approx 14km might be doable in summer but not winter in the dark and not long term.

I'm more fed up than looking for a resolution. It's like everytime things look up for me something brings them all flying down. Nothing seems secure anymore. Wanting to settle and start a family thinking I was in a long term job for that to be disrupted makes me wonder why I bother.

Big Bag of Chips

Well if it's a job you like, and you'd like to stay there, then surely you SHOULD be looking for a resolution?

A company with 400 employees, in a remote area not served by public transport? A resolution is going to have to be found, because otherwise a lot of people are going to have to leave work. So maybe, as employees who like their jobs you need to come together to find a resolution. It might mean having to pay for parking, but if you are going to be parking everyday, car parks often do a day/weekly rate. You might get together and ask your company to organise a bus, that obviously you as employees will contribute to the cost of.

You've been lucky in that you've had a job that offers free parking. Thousands of people don't have that perk and still somehow manage to get to work.

Of course sometimes we need to have a moan, but after the moan you need to start looking for solutions. Solutions are, find a house closer to the job that you will be within walking/cycling distance, make arrangements with other employees or suggest to your company about looking in to having the area being serviced by a bus, even a private contractor, or move job.

HeavyHeaded

Big Bag of Chips wrote: »

Well if it's a job you like, and you'd like to stay there, then surely you SHOULD be looking for a resolution?

A company with 400 employees, in a remote area not served by public transport? A resolution is going to have to be found, because otherwise a lot of people are going to have to leave work. So maybe, as employees who like their jobs you need to come together to find a resolution. It might mean having to pay for parking, but if you are going to be parking everyday, car parks often do a day/weekly rate. You might get together and ask your company to organise a bus, that obviously you as employees will contribute to the cost of.

You've been lucky in that you've had a job that offers free parking. Thousands of people don't have that perk and still somehow manage to get to work.

Of course sometimes we need to have a moan, but after the moan you need to start looking for solutions. Solutions are, find a house closer to the job that you will be within walking/cycling distance, make arrangements with other employees or suggest to your company about looking in to having the area being serviced by a bus, even a private contractor, or move job.

I'm looking for a resolution in real life not on boards!

Since this was only announced this week I believe there will be meetings set up in work to try find a resolution in the coming weeks. However, I'm a worrier and find it hard to just go with the flow until I know more. I'm already wondering if all my plans will be up in the air this time next year. Which is clear by me starting a boards thread at 5am when I should be asleep. These things weigh heavy me.

I've done years of working abroad, doing long commutes, being in jobs I hate, jobs with no future and when things were all coming together and my own home was looking like it was in the near future I feel nothing is ever easy for me. It's hurdle after hurdle.

Big Bag of Chips

Personal Issues is an advice forum. If you post here people will offer advice/solutions.

Fanny Wank

14km is very doable on a bike.

Red Corvette

Fanny **** wrote: »

14km is very doable on a bike.

No it's not, if you're unfit, and the dark, cold, windy and rainy days in winter and let's face it our summers aren't the best either. I can imagine it would take it's toll on someone after a while. And with 400 employees, they better have space for 400 bikes.

You're not the only person in this position, talk to others about it and see if something comes up, for example car pooling and sharing the €15 car parking per day.

sashafierce

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Red Corvette

Also just wanted to add, I was in a job before and they had a bus for the employees. See if a group wants to hire a mini bus to and from work.

HeavyHeaded

Red Corvette wrote: »

No it's not, if you're unfit, and the dark, cold, windy and rainy days in winter and let's face it our summers aren't the best either. I can imagine it would take it's toll on someone after a while. And with 400 employees, they better have space for 400 bikes.

You're not the only person in this position, talk to others about it and see if something comes up, for example car pooling and sharing the €15 car parking per day.

Thanks Red Corvette I'm not a fit 20 year old anymore a cycle of 14km in mostly bad weather across a main road and some back roads would probably see me dead within a few weeks, lol!

The bus is a good suggestion and I will bring it up next week. Especially since a lot of people live close to work by car but too far to walk.

Shemale

Even if the company wont agree to a bus it would be worthwhile trying a local minibus / taxi company who I would imagine would be delighted of guaranteed business twice every weekday.

B0jangles

A shared bus sounds like a pretty workable option, especially as it sounds like the majority of the staff use the carpark and so will need to find a new solution. There might even be enough to get a couple of routes going.

As an aside, it might be a bit of a nasty shock to the company if staff that previously would have been happy to come in a bit early/stay late in order to to finish off work all start coming in at 9 and leaving at 6 because that's when the bus runs.

amtc

Drive partway...when I worked in a place with no parking I used joke that no one could tail me as on any given day I would drive and take the train and bus and walk.

You also mention your plans to settle down and start a family. You don't mention if you're male or female but in any event that provides for time off.

jimmycrackcorm

HeavyHeaded wrote:

Thanks Red Corvette I'm not a fit 20 year old anymore a cycle of 14km in mostly bad weather across a main road and some back roads would probably see me dead within a few weeks, lol!

I'm not fit and I do 15km each way in all weathers. It's 45 minutes and is great to stay healthy.

Like you, for years I didn't think it was practical to cycle to work and was dangerous until a friend cycled a longer distance in the same time it took me to get to work and I visited his bike to try. I. Loved it and have been cycling to work for the list ten years.

Ursus Horribilis

What sort of roads are you cycling on and does your workplace have showers? I see cycling being trotted out as a panacea for all logistical problems but it just isn't a safe or sensible solution all of the time.

OP, if there are that many people working for this company, it's a no-brainer that a solution is going to have to be found. Have your colleagues been talking about this? What do they have to say? Has anybody got any plans? Is there anger? Worry? Upset? Is there anybody in your workplace who seems to be leading the campaign to get something sorted? If not, perhaps you could take the lead here?

The Princess Bride

Am pretty sure all 400 employees aren't gonna hand in their notice because of this.
Think about it, OP.
You're looking to buy a house, chances are most already own their homes and therefore aren't in a position to leave.

Don't wait for someone else to get the ball rolling.
Perhaps channel your energy into organising a meeting, everyone discussing potential solutions to help you all.

DoozerT6

OP, I find it hard to believe that a large company who KNOW that most of their staff depend on their cars to get to work would not make any effort to secure alternative parking or provide transport options, whether free or paid. Are you sure that they don't have a plan in place? A five-year-old could see that a large number of car-dependant staff are going to need alternative parking. I know workplaces aren't obliged to provide parking (free or not) to their employees, but the fact is, this company did so, for years. I'm sure many other employees have no other way to get to work either. I would be in that situation myself, there are no direct public transport links from my home to my job - it would take a journey of a couple of hours and a cocktail of buses/trains, and the luas for me to get to work, when it's about a 30 minute drive for me, door to door.