Dirt Moving Any ideas on how to be reachable when operating your tractor?

[lhfarm]

Update... I'm getting a new pager and will see how it goes... I've been carrying this one 12 years... till then no tractor work or anything that else that would prevent me from responding on short notice per the boss..

I confess, I'm not up on to date on the ramifications of being salaried, being required to fill out weekly 40 hour time cards and how that all ties in when required call is mandatory and work is anything but 40 hours... seems a shame after 19 years on the job. I do miss not having a few hours once a week to catch up on chores and get seat time when the conditions are perfect.

Thanks for all the suggestions and support.

By the way, the Feds dropped in randomly last week for several days for a Medicare Site Inspection and said it is the best hospital the team has ever inspected... at least the dedication shows.

Great to hear that there is some progress. I still believe there is room for more improvement. Now that the dialogue has been opened (I'm assuming you are working with your boss on getting the new pager), I'd continue to talk about how to improve the work environment for you. Ironically, the praise by the Feds has probably reinforced your boss' ideas about how to run the place.

Your idea of some flexibility in your work schedule is a good one. You have clearly demonstrated that you are not the type to abuse such privileges. I'd bring up the idea to her, along with how you would manage your time so that you are both happy. That is a possible outcome here.

 

[Soundguy]

ham radio works anywhere you have the mobile unit. (or HT)

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at least anywhere you can get skip..

soundguy

 

[Boyde]

I had the same problem and here is my answer. Put your phone on vibrate and put the phone clip inside of you hat band (the phone is outside only the clip is inside). When the phone rings it will rattle your brain - It works very well.
Mike

 

[BobRip]

By the way, the Feds dropped in randomly last week for several days for a Medicare Site Inspection and said it is the best hospital the team has ever inspected... at least the dedication shows.

Congratulations on the inspection results. It's good to know that we have dedicated people looking after our health.

 

[TGF]

The wife just sends the dog to get me, he will run about 20 to 30 feet in front of the tractor to make sure i see him and stop what i am doing to pay attention to him.

 

[woodlandfarms]

I don't have a pager, but I know a few guys who got theres upgraded with audio jacks.

For me, I use my cell phone to play music into my earmuffs (Peltor radio ones with aux jack). But we have a cell tower pretty close so I am seldom out of cell phone range.

Carl

 

[JoeL4330]

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[RalphVa]

We had some walkie talkies that I used to take with me if I knew that someone was coming but with a broad time period of arrival such that I couldn't just wait for them. Now, we have cell phones, those prepaid things (have made a grand total of one call and received one since Christmas when daughter bought them for us). However, I'd have to put a carrier on the tractor to take it with me, as I normally am totally naked except for shoes, hat and ear protection (except during yellow jacket season when I suit up).

Ralph

 

[Soundguy]

Alrightythen!

soundguy

 

[BobRip]

We had some walkie talkies that I used to take with me if I knew that someone was coming but with a broad time period of arrival such that I couldn't just wait for them. Now, we have cell phones, those prepaid things (have made a grand total of one call and received one since Christmas when daughter bought them for us). However, I'd have to put a carrier on the tractor to take it with me, as I normally am totally naked except for shoes, hat and ear protection (except during yellow jacket season when I suit up).

Ralph

No pictures please.