G5052 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Our garbage company is normally extremely reliable. But no pickup on Tuesday, and I left it out on Wednesday because maybe once a year they'll get it the next day if there is a problem. No pickup on Wednesday. So I called today, and the receptionist said that there was a new driver, and he got lost on Tuesday and missed sections of his route. He got back after they closed and didn't tell them, so they didn't know until late Wednesday when people started complaining. She told me that everyone's account was adjusted, and the new driver was fired. I picture him driving and driving, trying to find his way. Poor guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Oh that makes me sad for him. I think he deserves a second chance. I wish he had just called it in that he was lost. It is such a difficult time to find good employment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Oh that makes me sad for him. I think he deserves a second chance. I wish he had just called it in that he was lost. It is such a difficult time to find good employment. :iagree: I hate that he was fired. We can always tell when we have a new or replacement driver for recycling.... some streets will have been missed. I can only imagine how difficult it is to know where to just follow the right turns and where to have to make a u-turn and double back. Poor guy. I guess his not telling made it worse for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyS Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Our garbage company is normally extremely reliable. But no pickup on Tuesday, and I left it out on Wednesday because maybe once a year they'll get it the next day if there is a problem. No pickup on Wednesday. So I called today, and the receptionist said that there was a new driver, and he got lost on Tuesday and missed sections of his route. He got back after they closed and didn't tell them, so they didn't know until late Wednesday when people started complaining. She told me that everyone's account was adjusted, and the new driver was fired. I picture him driving and driving, trying to find his way. Poor guy. Poor guy. He was probably so embarrassed. I would be tempted to call the company and ask them to give him another chance. We can all be amazingly stupid sometimes; it's great when someone can extend a little grace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 That's sad. I feel bad for the guy too. But I imagine that the company would not have fired him, if he had just called. I'm sure he's not the first new guy to get lost, but the fact that he didn't tell anyone and let the company find out via complaining customers is probably what got him fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Yes, she said that if he had confessed the problem, they would have been more understanding. Poor guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Maybe they should do a better job of training new drivers. Shouldn't explaining the route be part of it. Maybe have someone ride along the first day to help a new driver learn the route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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