deaf/late to work

I was late to work once cuz I was ignoring my alarm clock, so its my fault...
 
A deaf person would be held to the same standards as a hearing person on this one. If a hearing person tells the boss that they slept through the auditory alarm, it wouldn't be an acceptable excuse. Same for a deaf person using a vibrating alarm. Employers are required to provide accommodations within the workplace only.
 
that happen all the time... i think you should check harris communication website.. i usually wake up by bedshaker. that is helpful..
 
sr171soars said:
To further extend this thought, there is really no excuse for being late whether one is deaf or otherwise. There are plenty of things technologywise available out there to wake one up. I have a flash alarm and I have used that system for decades. I seldom ever have a problem. My body often senses when to wake up and I often wake up just before the alarm goes off. I may be married and my wife hearing, for all that she pretty much leaves it to me to get myself up. It is a responsibility that I take seriously and I will not ever excuse it to my "deafness".
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:h5: I agree 100%!!
 
VamPyroX said:
If it doesn't happen often, then you should be fine.

I've missed class or work a few times during my 2nd year at RIT. It was partially because of my alarm clock... but also the fire alarm.

Anyway, we had so many fire alarms during those 3 months in that dorm that we had to go outside and wait it out. Sadly, my alarm clock sounds like the fire alarm. So, when I wake up hearing the fire alarm... I would think it was my alarm clock at first and turn it off. Then, I realize that it was the fire alarm. So, I go outside. When I come back inside and go back to sleep, I don't turn my alarm clock back on. The next morning, I oversleep cuz I turned my alarm clock before. :(
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Oh wow. That brought me attention. It's still old news! Darn it. I cannot believe that some deaf students are immature! I had that same problem like 100 false alarms in the dorm - per year - like 2 a.m. What a crab!

Let's imagine that if you apply for a new job, the boss would look up your record to see you are late for work. That could be a problem for many deaf people. Although, most of us are lucky to make it on time for work.
 
airen123 -- i agree with several members on this thread who has said theres really no excuse for being late -- after all it IS ur responsibility to go to bed at a regular time and get used to getting up to the alarm or before alarm
 
I never use alarm clock I usually wake up on my own time... :) it works cuz I used to have few but they all broke and i was like blah i think I'm good at breaking them instead of taking care of stupid alarm clock so not worth to have it til I move out :)
 
Last thing I need is my bed shaking. I'll most likely forget its the alarm clock and think there is an earthquake and probably run outside in my underpants. :giggle: :giggle:

:jaw: Oh heavens, how crazy :crazy: that would be!
 
I remember in past, do we still have company make the bed vibration instead the device that hook with alarm clock?
 
Fly Free said:
airen123 -- i agree with several members on this thread who has said theres really no excuse for being late -- after all it IS ur responsibility to go to bed at a regular time and get used to getting up to the alarm or before alarm
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Yes I second that.
 
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