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submitted 6 months ago by Exusia@lemmy.world to c/memes@lemmy.world

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[-] Treefox@lemmy.ml 6 points 6 months ago

Bro if I'm late, I just have to accept it. I tell my work people that I'll be late and they're usually fine with it as long as I say something and show up.

I know that not all work places are as understanding as this, but don't be stupid if you're late. You'll still get there, just not on time.

[-] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago

Time lost at home can't be made up on the road.

Just this morning I was an hour late. I spend most of my weekends helping my parents a few hours away, so have a 4am alarm set for Monday mornings to get up, shower, and head to work.

Because of the Holiday, my first day of work this week was a Tuesday, so my 4am alarm didn't go off and I got up at 5.

I got up, showered, sent a text to the team that I'd screwed up, and went to work.

Yeah, I could've driven 100mph on country roads and blown through a few red lights in the middle of nowhere near my parents' place. But I also could've died trying that shit. Instead I just drove normal, got to work late, and it wasn't a big deal.

I get that not everyone works in an environment where getting in late isn't a big deal. But a lot more people do than realize it. Most workplaces can be flexible, and will be when it matters. If they're assholes about it when they don't need to be - look for somewhere better.