Your advice please

[bobleponge]

I can't vote until I know the specifics in detail.

So, you pick them all up from different sites, they all go to a central point and from there; the lot of you are chaperoned to the final site?

Thats about it.

[Rocketron]

You're the Boss. You set the rota. If someone doesn't like it ?
Close the door on your way out!

[ladylottie]

We all work in a U shaped single story office block. If Hans wants to go and see Juergen, he just needs to walk, at the absolute most, 4 minutes to his office and have a chat.

Well in that case I can't see what they're being so fussy about!!

Sounds as if you're trying your best to sort out the arrangements and they are just being awkward.

Before you put your foot down ask them why it's so important that they share with their friends and point out how difficult it is to accomodate everyone's preferences.

[zazen999]

I'm not being funny, but haven't you got more important things to worry about?

If you fiffed and faffed for the duration of sorting it; then half the working day would be over.

[dogsbody]

Something tells me SECURITY is a big thing in this.

If that is the case then the amateur in me would tell them RANDOM could save your life.

Still think your way is best (after the raffle that is)

[bobleponge]

I'm not being funny, but haven't you got more important things to worry about?

If you fiffed and faffed for the duration of sorting it; then half the working day would be over.

Tbh I'm just trying to find out if I am being unreasonable by telling them to sit down and shut up, or if the majority think the same way as me. Hence the poll.

[smallblueplanet]

Unfair! I voted before you said drivers were all ok and in convoy - 10-5 good buddy! - in which case I'd tell them that if they didn't like the arrangements which were designed for their security, then they could always walk!

[zazen999]

Tbh I'm just trying to find out if I am being unreasonable by telling them to sit down and shut up, or if the majority think the same way as me. Hence the poll.

I like the 'random is better for security' ploy

you could always give the good ones some gold star stickers, see how that goes down

[FionaH]

Just tell 'em to get in the cars and stop moaning! I am a carp passenger and would probably be shrieking whatever car I get in However if the alternative is walking and possibly getting shot I would put up with it!

Sometimes if you have a whole bunch of people you just cant let em all make decisions willy nilly, especially as I am assuming you are organising security and not a church fête? Mind you I have seen church fêtes disintegrate due to "management by committee".
Tell 'em you are not running a democracy it is a benign dictatorship!


ps can you tell I am having a bad day?

[binley100]

However if the alternative is walking and possibly getting shot I would put up with it!

I'm confused . Getting Shot? I thought you lived in France

[FionaH]

I'm confused . Getting Shot? I thought you lived in France

He is working in Algeria

[Bren In Pots]

It's just transport to work so long as you get there does it matter.

[Eco-Chic]

Tell 'em to get in the car or on their bikes. You're organising work transport not a dating agency.

[TPeers]

Coming from a forces family - get in the car your given and shut up!

The only caviate I would give is if Hans and Juergen actually work in the same room together all day I can see the logic of transporting them in the same vehicle.

There is a compromise between efficient transport and efficient work, if these civilians work better by being cosseted is the transport risk low enough to afford their whims?

If the answer to that is no then your position is simple, security requires different cars and drivers and a random seating pattern to minimise the chances of one car being targeted.

If the answer is yes then you need each team member to give you the name of a 'buddy' they would prefer to travel with, that buddy needs, for preference, to be staying at the same hotel as the team member who requested him. You can then sort out car loads of people who prefer to travel together.

As to which car where - I fail to understand the problem. You could try asking you team why?

[Two_Sheds]

every single day thus far I have had someone come into the office ... complaining that they want this driver or that vehicle.

Are the same few drivers very popular? they're not supplying extras are they?