Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Communication

Recently I have just started a new job...well maybe its not that recent I've been working at this place for almost 4 months. My job location is right smack dab in the middle of downtown Richmond and one of the biggest frustrations for anyone who has been driving or lives in the city is finding a parking spot. Upon first interviewing with the current company I am with my now current employer asked if I had any questions of him before the interview concluded. I asked him about the parking situation and asked "What would the parking arrangements be if I were to be offered the job?" Not the best question but since I am a parking ticket magnet I asked. His answer "There will parking spaces available in the deck next to the building so you can park your car there." Upon hearing this I was thrilled and when I was offered the job I gladly accepted knowing that parking wouldn't be an issue. Now here it is almost 4 months later and I have yet to receive a parking decal but heres the catch. I have had to come out of pocket to to pay the meters which total to be almost $80.00 a month and of course as I mentioned I am a parking ticket magnet so on top of spending that each month I have also racked up numerous parking tickets just by parking on the street outside the building. I confronted my boss numerous times as to the parking conditions but he consistently told me to watch where I parked. Well after recieving 3 parking tickets within two days I finally decided that I had to do something about the parking conditions. I confronted my boss and when asked about the parking spaces he told me that I could purchase one at the deck next to the building. This whole time I had assumed that the company would pay for it guess I should have communicated my question more clearly and saved myself some money lol.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yes I understand how horrible it is to find a parking spot in downtown Richmond. I have a parking decal for the Main Street deck when I come to VCU but on several occasions when I don't have time to park there because my class is in Hibbs building, I would try to find a parking spot close by. It takes me many circles around the area to find a parking spot! Not to mention, I end up being late to class even later than if I had just walked from main street deck. So I can totally empathize with you!

* Heidi * said...

Actually that's a reasonable question to ask in an interview as it can factor in the decision of taking the position if offered. Thanks, you actually gave me another question to ask if I get an interview to a city job I was interested at. The monthly fee that one must pay at the parking garage is a hefty sum when all added up as I remember from my last job. It definitely makes you think twice about your expenses when going to work.