craigdritchie Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 Citizen journalism at its best: http://thespec.com/News/BreakingNews/article/709906
johnnyb Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 That is pretty funny...I hope the old guy doesn't get in trouble though....would be nice to see it get laughed off for one of those funny embarrasing moments
lew Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 I agree johnny and I'm sure most of us have nodded off at work the odd time. Not like he purposely decided to catch 40 winks in front of the whole world.
bassassin Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 it was pre meditated look at the strategically placed cardbord next to the token drop box! He will get a slap on the wrist that union is bullit proof!!!
tightline Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 I used to take the blue light buses working the night shift in Toronto....I would take the bus from Isslington and Lakeshore to the Isslington Station...transfer there to the Bloor st bus...which never crossed paths at the same time mind you ...I would always see it from the light before Bloor st as it flew by...and have to wait a half an hour or so for the next one...anyway I would almost always catch this one driver who would stop at the Tim Hortons on Dundas near Kippling...one night after standing in the freezing cold waiting for the half an hour to fly by who pulls up but buddy with the Timmy's jones...we get to the stop sure enough he's out the door and grabbing a joe...10 mins later he's back and the 6 of us on the bus were not happy peeps...I can vividly remember our plot to just steal the bus and leave him sitting there but better judgment took hold and we waited it out like quiet little school children...so hes back and I gotta say something so I do...it went something like "must be nice to be able to just do what ever you want on the job and not have to worry about the other peoples lives you are affecting!!" where as he replied "yeah it's not bad you know your free to apply"...to this day I can't remember going from angry to laughing so fast...although I know they deserve breaks nobody wants them to have it on there time...but he defused the situation pretty quick with one whimsical little comment...the old boy at the station maybe had a rough day or night...who knows...I used that system for years and it has always been fairly decent...this guy is surely not the poster boy for all transit workers...hope there not to hard on him...I'm sure we've all slipped up to some extent on the job this poor bugger just got caught and will likely suffer more severe consequences because of the new age viral video...lets face it nobody wants to be that poster boy!!!
BillM Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 I wish I could sleep on the job and get paid what that guy does...
Dara Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 No biggy...in a few years they will have a machine to do his job...it will just cost twice as much.
ketchenany Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 I wish I could sleep on the job and get paid what that guy does... come on Bill, he was inspecting the ceiling for leaks
capt bruce Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 At least he wasnt driveing the train lol . Most collectors have that cardboard thing over the slot to block the cold winds that whip through the stations , so it wasnt there so he could sleep , he must have just had a slow time and he leaned back and wellll ... Im sure hes not a happy guy to see his picture in the paper this morning , even if he wast at work not a real pretty sight with his mouth opened and alll to bad they didnt record the snores lmao .. every one gets his day of fame
BillM Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 come on Bill, he was inspecting the ceiling for leaks Al, I knew there would be a good reason for this.. silly me
Toronto_Angler Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 All joking aside aren't the TTC collectors supposed to be monitoring the cameras and be alert for passengers who pressed the assistance needed button?
Dara Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 He will never be able to tell the wife that he had a rough shift again.
lookinforwalleye Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 LOL I can imagine that it would be difficult to try and stay awake doing that for a living but I would like to try, the nice pention and the outragious salary should be enough incentive to stay awake. Apparently there is a second photo floating around now of another hard working TTC employee taking a nap and a story of the union boss slamming people saying the employee could have been sick and shame on you for not checking to see if he was alright. Comrade Giambrone should use the picture on his campaign material next year. I feel sorry for the good people of Toronto, next election step up and get rid of all those left wing Liberal/NDP.
tdotfisherman Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 It's funny that it was caught on camera, but not that unusual.. I've seen a few TTC ticket takers nodding off late at night at the subway station.. That guy is probably going to be in a lot of trouble, I would imagine..
canuckjack Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 You know I've worked with a couple older fellows that would take a 15 minute nap every day after lunch. Hardest workers around got more done than any of the younger guys and just needed that little recharge. That said, we aren't in customer service so there's no risk of getting your photo snapped, or upsetting a customer that needs your attention...
Jer Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 Apparently there is a second photo floating around now of another hard working TTC employee taking a nap and a story of the union boss slamming people saying the employee could have been sick and shame on you for not checking to see if he was alright. I think it's the same picture of the same guy...he could be passed out I guess, but he looks pretty damn comfy...
Beans Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 Lets hope the poor bugger is on a coffee/lunch break and is catching a few zzzzz's...I'd hate to see him lose his job over this...
Paully Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 If you read the fine print its in the Contract... 2 naps every 6 hours
Roy Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 Leave the dude alone. He's the most alert employee at the TTC. That photo was taken as he was checking his eyelids for pinholes.
johnnyb Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 Actually reminded me of a funny story my dad told me...working at one of the steel mills as a young guy, he snuck away for a nap one day. Came back out after a half hour, thinking nobody had seen him. The guys asked him if he had a nice nap...which of course he denied vehemently...then the guys ask him why he painted the heels of his boots bright yellow. Which is when he turned a bright shade of red...they painted 'em while he was dozing
TJQ Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 Hey... when a dudes tired . a dudes tired....
Vtucciarone Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 Who knows, maybe those guy's have problems at home (wife,kids,money) and the work place is the only place to relax. Alot of people out there in that position.
Jonny Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 Glad to see you fellas aren't jumping all over the guy. That's a mind-numbingly boring job. He can keep it.
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