Ive just started an office job on a large busy business park. I thought parking would be ok as there is lots of spaces but I didn't realise each company is only allocated certain sections of the car park and limited numbers of spaces. If you park anywhere on someone else's section you risk being fined.
I've worked here 3 weeks now and unless I arrive at 8am before my shift starts at 9 I will not get a parking space anywhere at all. All gone. Chatting to other staff everyone knows this so they arrive early and sit in their cars to secure a space. I'm not able to start my job any earlier.
My mobility is limited with pain, if I walk more than 2 minutes I need my walking stick. I limp and I'm slow. I've had a few falls tripping over uneven pavements. Arriving and sitting in my car for an hour especially in the cold isn't ideal due to pain and stiffness. It also adds extra unnecessary time onto my 9-5 job.
There are only 2 disabled bays and they are usually taken by anyone who is desperate to park. There is no on street parking, its all residents only and lacking any spaces anyway. People have to drive out of the area and do a 10-20 minute walk back. For me this will take at least double in pain.
I feel like this stress is not worth it and il have to leave due to not being able to access my workplace. People look at me and see a young person. They don't see my pain, fatigue and sickness this brings.
Ive spoken to my employer, they say just to arrive an hour earlier to get a space but they won't let me start work earlier.
Anyone else faced similar? This situation is making me so anxious. I had no idea accessing my work place would be so hard!
