CC wrote:
I've always showed up for work 20 minutes early, I started with the
Bell System and was a union member from the first moment I was
allowed to join until I retired 32 years later, then went to work the
next 5 years working in a shop fabricating laminate for custom
closets, Still got to work 20 minutes early and waited outside the
shop till they opened it. It just never felt right to me to be
showing up as they were opening the doors. I get to the doctors
office early too. I hate being late, just ruins my day I see the
younger guys drive up and park just as they were opening the doors to
the shop and wonder how they could live with that. Guess new values,
or is it lack of pride in self and work ethics
CC
CC
Lord knows I don't want to put words in anyone's mouth or anything, so
help me understand this.
I get showing up early to do what you have to do in order to start
"working" at clock-in.
But these guys can't even get in the shop doors, right?
Are you saying they should show up and sit in the parking lot for 20
minutes?
-MIKE-
No Mike, I'm not saying that, but, leaving home so that you arrive at
the work location so that you get there as they are opening the doors
is cutting it too close for me, Too many times they have walked in
late because of traffic, or what ever reason. When I was working, I
liked to be able to be able to have time to collect my tools, get
some coffee and have time to drink it, not have to drive like an
idiot to make sure that I am not late, and to be ready to start my
work day without all the stress of hoping the boss doesn't catch me
walking in past start time, or anyone waiting on me because I was
late.
CC
For the sake of discussion, I don't think work ethic has anything to do
with age. I've supervised 20 year olds with strong work ethics and the
utmost responsibility. When given the opportunity to meet their parents,
I would find out why. That's something that is most often taught and led
by a parent or role model.
I think age can hone one's work ethic and experience (school of hard
knocks) makes or breaks it in many people, but every generation has its
slackers and its conscientious, responsible workers.
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-MIKE-
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