I was asked to give up my parking spot...

[Gone Fishing]

...so the lady who just bought a Chevy Tahoe could park there, because she does not fit in her existing spot!  After all, you could fit there since you only drive a Corolla!  No, thanks! Maybe they will FIRE me, I can only hope!  They didn't actually say anything about the size of the car, but instead made up a story about how it would be better for security!

[EastCoastMike]

I suppose you might ask her how much your spot is worth to her.  If she's silly enough to waste money on a Tahoe, she's probably silly enough to pay you for your spot.

[Cheddar Stacker]

A long, long time ago I was booted from our underground parking garage to make room a co-worker to park there. I was a young strapping lad, and CW was a young lady. One of us would need to park across the street, and apparently for "safety reasons" it made more sense for a man to do so. I complied, and soon enough moved back into the garage.

I suppose you might ask her how much your spot is worth to her.  If she's silly enough to waste money on a Tahoe, she's probably silly enough to pay you for your spot.

Great idea, but make sure it's not just a buyout, get a sweet monthly rental fee.

[kel]

A long, long time ago I was booted from our underground parking garage to make room a co-worker to park there. I was a young strapping lad, and CW was a young lady. One of us would need to park across the street, and apparently for "safety reasons" it made more sense for a man to do so. I complied, and soon enough moved back into the garage.

No offense, but that seems legitimate to me - not fair, sure, but it's also not fair that (depending on where you live) women have to be on the defense while walking home at night. I live a few blocks from where I work, so of course I walk every day. After two attempted kidnappings of women right off the street in my area (a relatively affluent part of Southern California), I often waited for my boyfriend to walk me home until a few weeks had passed, which was annoying, since I should be able to go home whenever I want without worrying about my safety. The streets can absolutely be more dangerous for women than for men. Sounds like you needed more employee parking.

[Cheddar Stacker]

A long, long time ago I was booted from our underground parking garage to make room a co-worker to park there. I was a young strapping lad, and CW was a young lady. One of us would need to park across the street, and apparently for "safety reasons" it made more sense for a man to do so. I complied, and soon enough moved back into the garage.

No offense, but that seems legitimate to me - not fair, sure, but it's also not fair that (depending on where you live) women have to be on the defense while walking home at night. I live a few blocks from where I work, so of course I walk every day. After two attempted kidnappings of women right off the street in my area (a relatively affluent part of Southern California), I started waiting for my boyfriend to walk me home until a few weeks had passed, which was annoying, since I should be able to go home whenever I want without worrying about my safety. The streets can absolutely be more dangerous for women than for men. Maybe your business should create more employee parking.

I get it, and I complied, but there is virtually no danger where I work. Quiet suburb, nice area, aside from waiting at the stoplight to cross a 5 lane road it's about a 30 second walk. It's well lit, and at a busy intersection with, many witnesses. I think someone just had a wild hair thought about it, acted on it, and I got the boot.

It does suck though people have to consider this. Crazy world.

[Gone Fishing]

A long, long time ago I was booted from our underground parking garage to make room a co-worker to park there. I was a young strapping lad, and CW was a young lady. One of us would need to park across the street, and apparently for "safety reasons" it made more sense for a man to do so. I complied, and soon enough moved back into the garage.

She was probably good looking ;)

Technically, I was offered a trade, same deck.  The offered spot was up against a brick wall and requires one to back in a three point type arrangement which leaves the driver side door up against the wall, and the driver in question is not a small person.  An alternate spot (that would have met the specified "security" requirements) would be no more than 20 feet away but not covered.  She'll have my spot soon enough!

[Kriegsspiel]

A long, long time ago I was booted from our underground parking garage to make room a co-worker to park there. I was a young strapping lad, and CW was a young lady. One of us would need to park across the street, and apparently for "safety reasons" it made more sense for a man to do so. I complied, and soon enough moved back into the garage.

She was probably good looking ;)

That's sexyist.

[dragoncar]

A long, long time ago I was booted from our underground parking garage to make room a co-worker to park there. I was a young strapping lad, and CW was a young lady. One of us would need to park across the street, and apparently for "safety reasons" it made more sense for a man to do so. I complied, and soon enough moved back into the garage.

No offense, but that seems legitimate to me - not fair, sure, but it's also not fair that (depending on where you live) women have to be on the defense while walking home at night. I live a few blocks from where I work, so of course I walk every day. After two attempted kidnappings of women right off the street in my area (a relatively affluent part of Southern California), I often waited for my boyfriend to walk me home until a few weeks had passed, which was annoying, since I should be able to go home whenever I want without worrying about my safety. The streets can absolutely be more dangerous for women than for men. Sounds like you needed more employee parking.

A long, long time ago I was booted from our underground parking garage to make room a co-worker to park there. I was a young strapping lad, and CW was a young lady. One of us would need to park across the street, and apparently for "safety reasons" it made more sense for a man to do so. I complied, and soon enough moved back into the garage.

No offense, but that seems legitimate to me - not fair, sure, but it's also not fair that (depending on where you live) women have to be on the defense while walking home at night. I live a few blocks from where I work, so of course I walk every day. After two attempted kidnappings of women right off the street in my area (a relatively affluent part of Southern California), I often waited for my boyfriend to walk me home until a few weeks had passed, which was annoying, since I should be able to go home whenever I want without worrying about my safety. The streets can absolutely be more dangerous for women than for men. Sounds like you needed more employee parking.

Seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen

[arebelspy]

I suppose you might ask her how much your spot is worth to her.  If she's silly enough to waste money on a Tahoe, she's probably silly enough to pay you for your spot.

Great idea, but make sure it's not just a buyout, get a sweet monthly rental fee.

Depending on your time to FIRE, a buyout might be much better (collecting a monthly fee for only a few months, for example, may pan out to less money).  I think you'll have to run a discounted cash flow analysis.

;)

[Gin1984]

A long, long time ago I was booted from our underground parking garage to make room a co-worker to park there. I was a young strapping lad, and CW was a young lady. One of us would need to park across the street, and apparently for "safety reasons" it made more sense for a man to do so. I complied, and soon enough moved back into the garage.

No offense, but that seems legitimate to me - not fair, sure, but it's also not fair that (depending on where you live) women have to be on the defense while walking home at night. I live a few blocks from where I work, so of course I walk every day. After two attempted kidnappings of women right off the street in my area (a relatively affluent part of Southern California), I started waiting for my boyfriend to walk me home until a few weeks had passed, which was annoying, since I should be able to go home whenever I want without worrying about my safety. The streets can absolutely be more dangerous for women than for men. Maybe your business should create more employee parking.

I get it, and I complied, but there is virtually no danger where I work. Quiet suburb, nice area, aside from waiting at the stoplight to cross a 5 lane road it's about a 30 second walk. It's well lit, and at a busy intersection with, many witnesses. I think someone just had a wild hair thought about it, acted on it, and I got the boot.

It does suck though people have to consider this. Crazy world.

There have been many cases of women being sexually assaulted in "safe areas".  Thank you for being willing to do it, even if it did not make sense to you.

[highcountry]

The presence of witnesses makes no difference in safety if they are in cars. The one time I have ever been in a truly scary situation ( man in car following me close for multiple blocks as I walked home at night)I ended up walking into the middle of a busy street to try to get another car to stop. The drivers averted their eyes and drove around me. Luckily a couple of bicyclists happened by. I was ok, but it permanently changed my view of drivers as potential witnesses for sketch situations.

Also, this was in a moderately sized, not scary town. The road had no houses at that point, but lots of 20-30 mph traffic.

[Gin1984]

The presence of witnesses makes no difference in safety if they are in cars. The one time I have ever been in a truly scary situation ( man in car following me close for multiple blocks as I walked home at night)I ended up walking into the middle of a busy street to try to get another car to stop. The drivers averted their eyes and drove around me. Luckily a couple of bicyclists happened by. I was ok, but it permanently changed my view of drivers as potential witnesses for sketch situations.

Also, this was in a moderately sized, not scary town. The road had no houses at that point, but lots of 20-30 mph traffic.

Even when people are outside of car, many don't help.  I was harassed on a main drag multiple times, where many people were walking, including one when 3 teenagers came at me screaming obscenities. Not one person did a damn thing.

[MandalayVA]

A long, long time ago I was booted from our underground parking garage to make room a co-worker to park there. I was a young strapping lad, and CW was a young lady. One of us would need to park across the street, and apparently for "safety reasons" it made more sense for a man to do so. I complied, and soon enough moved back into the garage.

No offense, but that seems legitimate to me - not fair, sure, but it's also not fair that (depending on where you live) women have to be on the defense while walking home at night. I live a few blocks from where I work, so of course I walk every day. After two attempted kidnappings of women right off the street in my area (a relatively affluent part of Southern California), I often waited for my boyfriend to walk me home until a few weeks had passed, which was annoying, since I should be able to go home whenever I want without worrying about my safety. The streets can absolutely be more dangerous for women than for men. Sounds like you needed more employee parking.

That's why I drive to work during the winter months, even though I don't live that far away--2.5 miles--and park in the lots.  My office isn't in the best area (although, like much of Richmond, it's gentrifying) and walking in the dark is like having a neon sign above your head flashing FREE VICTIM HERE!  When I worked a late shift several years ago I got to park in the garage, as did any woman who worked late.  I know most men are good, but the ones who suck really suck.

[Jack]

Came here expecting to read "...because I never use it, since I ride my bike to work every day anyway."

Left disappointed. : (

[Gone Fishing]

Came here expecting to read "...because I never use it, since I ride my bike to work every day anyway."

Left disappointed. : (

Would it make you feel better if I told you I was giving up my 70 mile roundtrip commute entirely in 7 months or so?