Chance for job at KFC

topaztiger1983

You see the point I am making is I can get a bus to work but they dont allow bikes on the buses so I dont want to cycle there and back if I can help it, also someone sais about not knowing about hours on a ZHC, the manager told me I will be scheduled in for set hours and I should know the week before what hours I am doing the following week

topaztiger1983

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

The conditions are entirely different as are the associated risks.

Drivers in rush hour are surrounded by activity which helps to keep them alert. They will expect other road users to be around and plan accordingly.

Drivers at night have less activity - are they really going to be mindful of encountering a cyclist at midnight, in fog or heavy rain etc, on a single carriageway when they are just going home after a couple of bevvies at the local?

Here are a few other risks:

- particularly in winter, temperatures drop at night and fog may roll in, roads ice up and there is less throughput to keep the surfaces clear
- driver visibility reduces at night eg light reflecting off rain on the screen, fogged up interiors etc
- different types of driver at midnight may increase chances of encountering someone with fatigue, drink, drugs etc
- have a wobble / fall and there's no one around to see
- get into an accident and there's no one around to help

As a cyclist you'll know that it's all about assessing the risk and minimising it... The dark, the time, the temperatures in winter will all increase the risks - and it's a 20 mile round trip after a shift of standing for hours.

I wouldn't do it.

Finally someone else has see it my way, risks outweigh benefits so not going to risk my life for a few quid

topaztiger1983

Also does anyone know how Working Tax Credit works in terms of ZHC I will most likly be working 30-40 hrs per week anyway, can anyone help

BillJones

topaztiger1983 wrote: »

Finally someone else has see it my way, risks outweigh benefits so not going to risk my life for a few quid

And there we have it, what a surprise.

looby1975

BillJones wrote: »

And there we have it, what a surprise.

so the fact that he is willing to spend £30 on a taxi a couple of times a week rather than not take the job has been totally forgotten then?

topaztiger1983

Its not willingness its necessity I have no other choice here

looby1975

topaztiger1983 wrote: »

Its not willingness its necessity I have no other choice here

I just hope that it's only for a short time and you can either get a lift with someone from work or lean to drive a moped or eventually a car. Good Luck

missbiggles1

topaztiger1983 wrote: »

Finally someone else has see it my way, risks outweigh benefits so not going to risk my life for a few quid

Why did you ask for suggestions when you've obviously rules them out already?

I'd suggest hitch hiking but I doubt you want to do that either.

topaztiger1983

I was just wondering if there were any options I had not thought of already, and thanks looby I am hopeful of getting my driving test sorted when I have a bit more money to play with

Nikkisun

How much do KFC pay that spending £60 on taxis a week is a viable option?!