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In basic I was trained to be on time, not early and definitely not late. So it wouldn't be too surprising to know that I know exactly how long it takes me to bike to work, at varying speeds, and also how long it would take to walk in the event of a bike breakdown.
However, this attitude of mine simply does not fly anymore, it seems. Despite showing up on time, slightly early, every day and ready to go instantly...(If I had to prepare before work I would show up in order to do so, before work started) I have found myself in a bit of trouble.
Upon showing up for a recent event, to see that it started earlier than the timing I was given, I was pulled aside and asked why I was late. I told the person that I was not late and I am actually a few minutes early for the timing given to me. I, of course, found myself in quite a bit of trouble and extra duties.
So my question is this: can you actually be in trouble for not being early ENOUGH to a given timing? Is it merely up to your bosses judgement to determine how early one must be in order to punish them?
Now, to finish with this. The situation is obviously very minor. I'm not angry or surprised, just curious. I will simply do my duties and aim to show up much earlier than the given timings for the future.
However, this attitude of mine simply does not fly anymore, it seems. Despite showing up on time, slightly early, every day and ready to go instantly...(If I had to prepare before work I would show up in order to do so, before work started) I have found myself in a bit of trouble.
Upon showing up for a recent event, to see that it started earlier than the timing I was given, I was pulled aside and asked why I was late. I told the person that I was not late and I am actually a few minutes early for the timing given to me. I, of course, found myself in quite a bit of trouble and extra duties.
So my question is this: can you actually be in trouble for not being early ENOUGH to a given timing? Is it merely up to your bosses judgement to determine how early one must be in order to punish them?
Now, to finish with this. The situation is obviously very minor. I'm not angry or surprised, just curious. I will simply do my duties and aim to show up much earlier than the given timings for the future.