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anxiety about -15 cold tomorrow

Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
I'm getting dizzy spells thinking about going to work in the cold. Supposed to be -15 with wind chills making it feel -52. I commute to work via train. The train is not far from my house or work. I walk a total of a mile a day. I never call in sick but think I may cause of how cold it will be. Your thoughts?
WalkinBuffaloMan
WalkinBuffaloMan
Could you splurge and take a cab to the station? If so call tonight to reserve a morning pick-up time. If you do walk, throw style out the window and dress for the weather. Toque, and scarf around your face making sure all exposed skin is covered. Are there stores along the way you can stop in and warm up if need be? Hope this helps
Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
I'd have to take a cab 4 times. I was going to drive originally but my car is 11 years old I'm afraid it won't start or start after work. It would be stuck in a downtown garage which could cost $$$$ or a tow, money which I don't have.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I hate to be the person to tell you this (and hope no one thinks bad of me). I myself have been anxious over the weather and my husband going to work. I have seriously thought about having him to call in. I think if I were you, I would call in. Stay warm and I will be praying for you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Maybe you could compromise and take a partial day off and leave later in the day? My son's school has a 10 a.m. start tomorrow to prevent kids from standing in the cold wind waiting for the buses. If you do go, WalkingBuffalo has great advice...cover up...:)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm in Chicago, we have the same thing going on. i refuse to leave. i did all my errands yesterday.our schools are closed and businesses have been very understanding to employees not going in.
Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
Train has no heat and I sweated through my layers. I switched trains and heading home! My job doesn't pay me enough lol
bingo9006
bingo9006
Oh I feel your pain! I grew up in Chicago and the last winter I spent there the wind chill made it feel like minus 50-60. I now live in a warmer climate HOWEVER we are expecting minus temps overnight - and I am very nervous about it. I've been jumping up and down and eating too much all day due to anxiety over the weather.

If you can afford to miss the day, I would probably consider calling in. But if it will jeopardize your job security, maybe not. I wonder if you could call and just say you might be a little late and take your time going in. Who knows, maybe they'll even tell you to just stay home. Maybe it's time to use an extra sick day esp. if you have excellent attendance. Maybe you will not be the only one, although my recollection of Chicago is that people go in no matter what. But you're entitled to a sick day, right? Although you sound like you have a conscience and not sure you could really do it and feel good about it.

I guess it all depends on how secure you feel with your job and what your supervisor might think of your calling in sick.
bingo9006
bingo9006
Correction to above: I don't mean jumping up and down like jumping jacks, but jittery and having trouble sitting still.