Parking SpotsOkay, here's the situation, I recently started working at this new job. When I get there in the morning, there are some free spots right in front of the door (keep in mind, no designated parking spots...'cept a handicap spot, but I don't park there) Anyhow, after a few days on the job, a co-worker , not a boss, said "There's this 'unsaid' rule that we should save those front spots in front of the door, and that we should just park somewhere else. I was also told by said co-worker, that the supervisors/management will not say anything, but they will frown upon the individual (not on their good side) if they keep doing this. Anyhow, here are the choices... 1. Say, "Forget it, I'll park anywhere I want, until a supervisor says something to me." 2. Go along with the deal. Input? I'm opting for the latter though. How about option 3? Ask a supervisor to confirm or deny this rumor. I, for one, have no use for these "unsaid" rules. I' d go with option 3. If the supervisor denies the rumor, I' d add option 4, I hate to play devil's advocate, but it may be best to leave those front spots open. Many companies do not have "assigned" parking but just expect the front few spots to be left open for management - just as a courtesy. I know where I work we have that same "unspoken rule." And since it really isn't a rule, no one is going to come talk to you about it if you park in "their" spot - they will just harbor some slight resentment and it could, potentially, just make you "look bad" So if you ever want to move up in the company, I don't think it would hurt to walk a few more feet to the door in the mornings. Then start watching to see whose cars are parked in those spots. If it is not management, but other co-workers like yourself...then screw the rumor and park wherever you want. You should go with the rule, provided it is legitimate. Remember that many office parks are owned and run by management companies and these owners will not regulate parking amongst their tenants. So, your company won't be able to put signs up but there may be "Visitor" signs. You're the "new guy"... go along for the time being. Park somewhere else and don' t bother to confirm. If those spots are open every day it is because others are leaving them open. Suck it up at least you' re not paying $30 a day to park or having to take the bus. I' m with the minority on this one - park somewhere else and let this one slide. But I don' t know that I' d permit another batch of ' unsaid' anythings to alter any further behavior of mine. There' s an element of control freak at work there. When I am at a place the first day, I usually do not park in the spots closest to the door as I assume that they are for visitors or possibly upper management. If in doubt, I will ask either the supervisor or the security person about where to park. I was working a 8 week assignment and told the front parking places are for seniority. Verified with a posting inside. So, I parked at the rear corner of the parking lot. It didn' t look like rotten trees in the back. On the last day with a strong wind. A large branch smashed into the middle of my front windshield. Fortunately, I was able to drive over 50 miles home and had comprehensive insurance for the windshield. If I had a small car it would have crashed into my hood and would have been real expensive. If I pulled up further it would have gone through the roof. Insurance company don' t cover tree damage on anybody' s property, you have to have collision. Don' t park near trees either. | |
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