An employee missing a work schedule due to a dead battery, a flat tire and or just unreliable transportation could turn out to be a real threat to the employee's job security in today's economy. If an employee becomes known as not being dependable vs. his co-workers who are dependable, his or her unreliable reputation could land the employee who has a problem car & does nothing about it in the unemployment line. According to R.L. Polk (experts on automotive intelligence) the average driver keeps a vehicle nearly 6 years which is up from four and one half years in 2002.  The advocates of thrifty/budget living- suggest that driving a car that is paid for 80,000 to 100,000 miles should be the goal of every person who wants get the most out of their purchase and it sometimes works out great!But when the car starts to have breakdowns, needs new brake pads, needs new tires and is not reliable in getting you to work and appointments on time- it is time to let good old common sense come into play! It is time to consider whether “making do and fixing up” will get you there on time or if it is better to take the stress out of your life and buy a new vehicle! Especially one with low gas mileage and that is reliable!Speaking from experience you’ll sleep better when you take that added stress out of your life!At Absence360, we can help your company take the stress out of everyday management of shifts and employee absences. With our cost efficient Workforce Management system, 6% to 9% of payroll and 25% to 50 % of overtime costs can be reduced. Plus you can save 20% of your manager’s time in dealing with scheduling, absences, overtime and time theft. It will be like driving a new car! You’ll sleep better when you take the stress out of your life.