Should I mention this to my bosses?

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: Baked
MYOB!

 

[SpunkyJones]

You'd be obligated to report such unsafe practices, for your main responsibility is the safety of the people you are serving.

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: vi edit
Are you doing this because you think it's the right thing to do, or just because you like being that squeeky wheel?

Way to whiff on the main point!

Are you asking the OP because it the right thing to do, or just because you like being Mr. tut-tut?

This is a fundamental matter of safety, it should be stopped no matter what you suspect are the OP's motives.

 

[Liet]

It's one thing to complain about someone who finishes the last cup of coffee without making another pot...

It's another to complain about someone who is entrusted with peoples' lives.

I STILL don't understand why this is an actual thread. It's sort of disgusting hearing the responses.

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: MrMatt

Originally posted by: sutahz
Have you considered talking to her about it first? Ya know, handle the problem on the lowest level possible.

I had thought of this, doesn't seem like it'd be productive. Plus if it didn't work, then I told the bosses, and they say something to all of us, she'd know it was me. I was thinking of saying to my boss 'Some consumers seem to be agitated that staff is texting while driving, " without saying who it is.

Really, unless your boss is total freaking moron, he should be very appreciative of you telling him that this idiot is texting while driving a company vehicle. That is just about the most careless, stupid thing possible. She really needs to be fired & considering the state of the economy, your boss will have NO problem finding someone happy to drive a bus without texting.

Of course, if you think your boss is completely worthless, then you should dance around it.

 

[Wheezer]

yes you should...could you live with yourself if she killed some kids on the way to school?

 

[amicold]

I'd bring it up to her first, don't make your pussy excuses about how she won't heed it. Bring it up, see what happens, if she continues to do it bring it up again and then go and see your boss. Big deal if she knows it was you. I reported my old company to the health department after I addressed a smoking issue with management.

 

[tyler811]

Originally posted by: MrMatt
Ok, so I recently started this new job working with mentally ill people in the community. There's this company vehicle we use to drive groups of clients around to appointments, outings, etc. I noticed that one person in particular CONSTANTLY texts while driving. I'm not talking about at red lights either. She'll be looking down at her phone for 6-9 seconds at a time, even 12 seconds on occasion. Talking to her would be fruitless, she's the "whatever..whatever..I'll do what I want" type. Should I mention something to my superiors about this? Maybe not be specific and just say something like "I've noticed people texting quite a bit when they drive..." or something along those lines?

PM your work phone number and her name along with whatthe van looks like and a vehicle number if it has it. I will call your place of employment and let your supervisors know.

 

[tyler811]

Originally posted by: MrMatt
Ok, so I recently started this new job working with mentally ill people in the community. There's this company vehicle we use to drive groups of clients around to appointments, outings, etc. I noticed that one person in particular CONSTANTLY texts while driving. I'm not talking about at red lights either. She'll be looking down at her phone for 6-9 seconds at a time, even 12 seconds on occasion. Talking to her would be fruitless, she's the "whatever..whatever..I'll do what I want" type. Should I mention something to my superiors about this? Maybe not be specific and just say something like "I've noticed people texting quite a bit when they drive..." or something along those lines?

PM your work phone number and her name along with what the van looks like and a vehicle number if it has it. I will call your place of employment and let your supervisors know.

 

[Whactuary]

Just wait until there is a claim and this thread shows up in the discovery for your negligence.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: preslove
Tattling on coworker for petty crap like being 5 minutes late = bad
Tattling on coworker for behavior that puts clients and bystanders at risk of fatal injury = good.

Telling a coworker first = being a MAN

Tattling on a coworker first = being a whiny BITCH

I call shens or a personal beef as there is no way he could have witnessed this regularly.

 

[OCGuy]

Ill take "Mind your own fucking business" for $5000, Alex.

 

[Liet]

OCGuy, it's his responsibility as a member of the company, not to mention his responsibility as a human being.

When did people start being such lazy pansies about responsibility?

 

[bobdole369]

Nope, don't tell your boss - Evolution will prevail - unfortunately she'll probably take some disabled folks with her, but survival of the fittest at its most pure. Ye who texteth while driving shall crash and burn.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

You already told her, now it is time to go over her head after ignoring you. If she has a problem with it, tell her that her priorities are screwed up.

 

[TheInternet1980]

NARC. Don't be a snitch.

 

[MrMatt]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Mojoed

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: MrMatt
Talking to her would be fruitless, she's the "whatever..whatever..I'll do what I want" type.

Sounds a bit like scorned love, dude....

sucks to be you, but getting her in trouble at work isn't going to help you any.

Correct, but getting her into trouble may just help save her passengers.

I am willing this is a one time deal...

Seriously how does the OP get to witness her, is he following her all day....

think about it people instead of just lashing out at a chick that you feel would probably turn you down for a date.

I'm on the van with her....and she's not my type...(sorry if your post was a blatant joke that I just missed).

 

[MrMatt]

I'd give the # out to someone here, but there's no mark on the van so no one would know where to call...I'm just going to mention it to the boss without specifics.

 

[sciwizam]

Originally posted by: MrMatt
I'd give the # out to someone here, but there's no mark on the van so no one would know where to call...I'm just going to mention it to the boss without specifics.

What are you going to do when he/she asks who's the driver?

 

[MrMatt]

Originally posted by: sciwizam

Originally posted by: MrMatt
I'd give the # out to someone here, but there's no mark on the van so no one would know where to call...I'm just going to mention it to the boss without specifics.

What are you going to do when he/she asks who's the driver?

she didn't ask. I told her that even though I was new and didn't want to step on any toes I had seen one of the staff members texting while driving the van, to the point it would be veering in the lane on the road. I asked if she could put out a memo or something along those lines asking staff not to. She was concerned, and thanked me for bringing it to her attention.

 

[Cuular]

There's got to be a license plate on the van for it to be on the road legally, right? PM that to whoever will call it in...

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Liet
OCGuy, it's his responsibility as a member of the company, not to mention his responsibility as a human being.

When did people start being such lazy pansies about responsibility?

When did people start becoming such back-stabbing bitches?

TALK TO YOUR CO-WORKER!

fucking cowards

 

[RoloMather]

Fvk that. If I'm in the car with her while she's driving she better not be texting.

 

[Number1]

Originally posted by: Whactuary
Just wait until there is a claim and this thread shows up in the discovery for your negligence.

You know, for a noob, you're pretty smart.

 

[Newfie]

For the safety of those in the car and the other people on the road...

HELL YES