i'm late for work???

Did you ever have one of those days when you thought you were on time, but not. One of those days where you actually get the days mixed up.

My work schedule changes daily, but is always the same weekly. So every tuesday i start at 9:30, Wednesday at 9, thursday at 10, friday at 9:30, saturday at 8:30. So yesterday I was getting ready for work. It was wednesday. When I went to bed the night before I set my alarm knowing in my own head that I had to be at work for 10. There was no question about it. I got up in the morning. Took a shower, got dressed, took the dog for a quick walk, had breakfast and relaxed. 9:30 as I was walking out the door to leave for work, my phone rings. So I stop to see who it is. I am in no hurry, I'm actually ahead of time. It's work wondering where I am. I suddenly realize that I am late for work. I call back and tell my boss that I mixed up my days. She laughs, relieved that I was fine and that is the only reason for me not being there.

I show up at work, an hour late. Now I spend my morning catching up to my schedule. It's just one of those days.

Comments: 13

Jennifer C. Sep 21, 2007, 5:28pm EDT

lol, it happens. at least your boss understood.

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Lisa Frost Sep 21, 2007, 5:32pm EDT

It is good that your boss was understanding.

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Michelle K. Sep 21, 2007, 5:37pm EDT

I had a job that switched start times each day, and a lot of the people I supervised would do the same thing that you did. It really irritated me, but I never took it out on anyone because I could understand things like that happen. However it wasn't good for business; I was the one scrambling to get patients greeted, ready, and directed to the right place by myself, without their help. One big mistake some of the staff made was coming in with their McDonald's Drive thru meal in hand, late. That's wasn't cool.

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Vivian P. Sep 21, 2007, 5:48pm EDT

I've had several of those days

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J W. Sep 21, 2007, 5:52pm EDT

yes have had plenty of those days

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Nothing Fancy Sep 21, 2007, 7:11pm EDT

been there done that!

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Diana B. Sep 21, 2007, 7:20pm EDT

At least you don't have one of those weeks where you literally lose track of what day it is and or the time. Got to the point I just started writing just about everything down in my engagement calendar and putting important dates on cell phone, so I have a reminder of what appt is when and who the appt is for, etc.

Hopefully your day got a little better despite your day getting a late start. Think we have all been there at least a few times!

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Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Sep 21, 2007, 10:02pm EDT

That would drive me crazy having to be to work at different times on different days. I can understand how you could mess that up.

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Bundy P Sep 21, 2007, 10:07pm EDT

I used to have a schedule like that, too! Nuts!

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Nancy O. Sep 22, 2007, 3:56am EDT

yep it happened to me today, I thought it was Thursday until 9:30 this morning, I have a milkman that comes on Fridays about 9am. I usually leave an ice chest with ice bags inside for the milk. that way it will stay cold and fresh until I get home at noon. This is the second time I have done this.

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Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Sep 22, 2007, 2:40pm EDT

I am glad you have an understanding boss who could find humor in it. I always hate dthat feeling of being late. It always make sme want to rush. Til I figure out it doesn't matter, they know I am late and on my way. I don't need to get a ticket and show up even later.

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