Online Community Reprimands Entitled Employee Who Arrives On Time But Doesn't Start Work On Time

Other staff even have to cover for him.

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• Published in Interesting
• October 15, 2023

Responsible employees are never tardy. Showing up on time and getting to work right away is a great way to be a top-notch team player.

When you're punctual, it's like saying, "Hey, I'm committed to this job, and I respect your time too!" Plus, you're setting the bar high for your coworkers, encouraging everyone to be their best selves.

This kind of reliability is like the secret sauce for a smooth-running workplace. It means projects can kick off without a hitch, and tasks get done without frustrating delays.

Sadly, not all employees are on the same page when it comes to responsibility. Some folks might not realize how their actions impact the team, which can create a ripple effect of frustration and delays.

But we all have to remember that it's not about being a strict rule-follower. It's about having a collective mindset to make things run smoothly.

On the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit, a security guard was roasted by an online community over his rather entitled approach to work hours. He tells the community that he arrives on the dot.

However, he doesn't start working precisely at 10 AM because he needs time to store his belongings. The store opens at that time, and during his absence, the sales staff have to temporarily take on the responsibilities of security.

The original poster (OP) is a security guard. He asked to be judged on Reddit over his work attitude.

He arrives on the dot. And since he needs to store his stuff, he doesn't start his duties on the store's opening.

His manager reprimanded him about it.

The OP can't even do a simple favor and is burdening the sales staff.

Most Redditors believe that people should actually start working on their shift.

This means they'll come to work a few minutes earlier.

In retail, everyone should be ready on the opening of the store, especially the security guard.

Most people didn't take the OP's side, saying he should be earlier to actually man the front door during the store's opening.

He may have clocked in already, but placing his belongings in the staff room doesn't count as work.

There were a few people who backed the OP, though.

A Redditor has the same attitude as the OP's.

A Redditor has a strong opinions about people working on the dot, saying they're being wage slaves.

The OP insists on prioritizing his own needs. If you think about it, the store manager's request isn't unreasonable.

Giving a few minutes to the team wouldn't equate to selling his soul to the company. The manager is just ensuring a smooth transition in daily operations.

But, disappointingly, the OP doesn't seem to value teamwork. Rather than being considerate and helping out, he's perfectly fine with inconveniencing the sales staff, making them cover for him temporarily.

It's a simple task he could easily handle for the sake of the team, but he seems set on prioritizing his own needs over the collective effort.

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