Parking "Rules"

I drive a HUGE SUV. It is large by choice, and out of necessity. Its funny, because I was adamant that I would never drive a huge car...boy, was I wrong. It's super nice, in my opinion..leather, sun roof, heated/air conditioned seats; the works. Here is my problem that I face no matter where I go...parking. Granted, I did it to myself by having a gargantuan car, but still, its a reality that I deal with daily.

There are like 4 of us that drive large cars at work. In our lot, we have a trash enclosure that takes up like 1/4 of a spot. So, it makes sense that a large car/SUV park over the line of the 1/4 spot and part of the next spot, thus making the 2nd spot larger too. It allows 2 large cars to park in prime spots and still allows small cars the space to park normally too.

What gets me, is when a small compact takes up one of the "big" spots, therefore disallowing 2 large cars those spots. Its tough to find a space to park in when this happens...for real. My car just doesn't fit anywhere. When I came back from lunch today, a tiny compact was smack dab in the middle of those spots, making it impossible for a car, small or large, to park on either side of him. So, basically, there were 2 empty spots on either side just too small for someone to park in. I was sooo irritated. I just don't get the lack of courtesy or common sense or selfishness; call it what you will.

Yes, I get that those spots are "fair game". Yes, I understand that just because I choose to drive a big car doesn't make those spots "mine". But I am still irritated and bewildered at the lack of common courtesy or thought process.

BTW, I think the same thing about motorcycles..they should seek out a spot that cars can't easily fit in so it frees spots for cars. (Can you tell we are having space issues at work?)

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