How do you feel when you're late?

I feel horrible whenever I'm late for work. I feel bad for the person who has to cover my shift for me until I get there and for myself since I have to rush things to get to work. It's also bad because my coworkers will get worried and they'd think that something bad has happened to me or something. Usually if I know that I'm going to be late I always call my workplace and tell them ahead of time. That makes me feel a bit better because the people at work knows to expect it. I remember this one time I was really late to work. I had to work a night shift that started at 5pm. I didn't even wake up until my parents came home and woke me up 5 minutes before my shift started. I was suffering from a major toothache (stupid wisdom teeth) and I was taking a bunch of medicine to lesson the pain. Anyways, the medicine made me drowsy so everytime I woke up I kept on thinking that it was still night time. It didn't help that this was during the winter so the sky was always that dark looking. So, I called in before hand and had to rush to work. That was one of the worst days because I was not feeling great and my eyes were all bloodshot and everything. It wasn't a pretty site at all.

Of course I feel guilty if I've stalled someone or some work because of my lack of punctuality; moreover, I would be determined to make up for it by manifesting a better sense of time hereby. I used to be a regular latecomer during my students and it would be a matter of some shame, but then I had way higher disregard for studious confinements to be disturbed by such passive twinges of insult. I hope no student read this response, lest they would inherit some adverse inspiration.

hi stand this was not late but early I had just got off a night shift and was told by someone I was slated to wo rk the day shift the next d ay, I thought that c annot be right but I washed my face ate the breakfast the night shift always got and reportd to the third floor she looked at me and said check the chart you have today off and start with me day a fter tomorrow, so go home to bed Miss Clark. I was not yet married lol what a mix up and was I glad to have that day off.I always felt really horrid when I was late as in hospitals we all depend on each other as a team.

I was actually never late to work when I was a working woman and I'm glad that was the case because I think that it really would have humiliated me. However, I also worked one specific shift and I think that really made a lot of difference. I think if I was working swing shifts it would be very difficult for me because I think that I would find it difficult to adjust to working all of the different shifts. I really don't know how they can do that to you.

I simply can not stand to be late. I am one of those people that is always at least 15 minutes early, and more often, even earlier, for appointments and getting to work. As for work, I need the extra time to kind of get grounded and prepared for the tasks ahead. I do not like be rushed from the time I walk in the door. It sets a bad tone for the entire day for me. I feel like I am one step behind and can't catch up all day. I feel like it is disrespectful to be late for appointments because you are encroaching on other people's time. I even feel this way about the doctor who is always at least 30 minutes late for his appointment with me. Its rude. Rudeness is another big pet peeve of mine, but that topic is for another discussion. Tardiness embarrasses me. It irritates me. I understand that there are times that tardiness is beyond your control. Sometimes, being late is exusable. Its just for me, in my experience, that has not been very often. I have been accused of overplanning. I set the clock for at least 20 minutes ahead of the actual time and then the alarm is set for 10 minutes earlier than I need it to be too. Its very hard to be late that way, cause I am actually allowing an extra 30 minutes. I also add 15-20 minutes to my expected travel time, just in case there is a wreck, or I get a flat tire, or whatever unexpected thing might happen. Ok, so, maybe, I am a little obsessive, but I am rarely ever late!

hi, there were times that i was late in my work and my boss know it,he asked me simply what time is it now then of course i will answer it,then my boss will only look at me of course i said yes sir i am late,i don't really feel guilt because everyone in the office also late sometimes.

I have rarely been late, I always set two alarm clocks when I am working but sometimes the weather would make me late or one time the power went out--after that I got a battery operated clock and a wind-up one! When I am late I call and tell them. I have not worked for a long time so that is not a problem I deal with now, unfortunately. Although today I don't mind being jobless as it is cold, snowy and the roads are icy!

I feel flustered. If I am late, I literally get dressed, slap on a minimal amount of make up and go out the house. This does not give me time to wake up so I feel really tired all day and will me dashing things always go wrong and I don't have time to have my morning coffee which is part of my routine. The other day I had to be at work at 7. I usually leave at 6:40 but due to the weather (snowy and icy) I have been leaving at 6:30 so I have time to de-ice my car and drive slower to work. Therefore I set my alarm at 5 to give me time to lie in bed listening to the radio for half an hour which wake me up, get dressed, do my make up and my hair, go down stairs have coffee while watching the news and leave the house. However, I slept through my alarm and woke up at 6. I was picking a colleague up on my way to work and I didn't want to leave her standing in the cold so this made me even more flustered. And just my luck my car was really icy and took what seemed like ages to defrost. I ended up being 10 minutes late to pick my colleague up but thankfully the manager was not there yet to open up so technically I was early still.

I feel really bad when i'm late and i dont want to be late if possible. this makes me feel haggard and not good mood. Especially when it was a meeting then really it will feel pressure for me they are not going to start yet unless the group is not complete. Being late is not good all the time.

I hate hate hate being late. It makes me feel very disorganized and unprofessional. I am actually pretty neurotic about being on time. I like being at least 10 minutes early to every shift. This gives me a little leeway or a margin of safety, I guess, if traffic were to be really bad or if something were to push me back a little bit, time-wise. Today I was late by a half an hour, although it was because I was working at a different branch that needed me to stay later - it was nonnegotiable. My supervisor OK'd it and so did the manager of the store I had to get to. So, it all worked out. But I still have to say - it irks me to be late, even if it's not detrimental.

I have never liked being late for anything. i see it as a reflection of the kind of person that i am. If people think i don't care about being on time, what else may I not care about?

Its weird. I do not feel good if I am late because I am always early. I grew up to be on time so I feel bad about being late when I wake up late.

Whenever I have an appointment and even at work, I always see to it that I'm there at least 30 minutes before. I don't know why i do this, but I'm really not comfortable being late in my workplace. I always like to make a good impression on people. But when I meet friends, I'm usually late for drinking because I know that they will wait for me and drinking isn't that much important although my friends are important to me.

Interesting story, Well I been mostly late with my not so important meetings, but with regards to professional meetings, I usually get in time or atleast earlier by 10 minutes. I think your credibility and professionalism lies in this, We often see people who can make it on time as professionals while those who don't are not :D I have my unforgettable experience attending our workshop,My alarm clock didn't ring.So, I wasn't able notice the time until the sun is up and it is shining down on my face.Its quite a shame that I arrived there a bit late but fortunately it hasn't started yet

I feel nervous, stressed, upset and afraid I am going to be called on the carpet by the boss. I try to be 10-15 minutes early for work, appointments, and anything like this. I would want people to be alittle early to meet me in my office so I know that they are there so I try to do the same.

I'm seldom late and I hate being late too. The reason was when I'm late and I go into class, it's like the whole class's attention has been shifted onto me and I feel os embarrassed. I tried it once and from then on, I decided to go early for class, as early as I can. That's why before I have class, I'll be rushing.

I hate being late, but sometimes, when you least expect it, it happens. I've been 30 minutes late for 3 consecutive . I got a verbal warning just today. I am rarely late but the lack of shuttles on my way to work was really unexpected. I feel perplexed and i'm in a bad mood when I'm late. It's just not me.

Nervous? Anxious? Unexplainable! HAHAHA! That was before. But now, numb! LOL! I have flexible schedule right now so I got no problem with that right now. =)

Although I do not work like most people do, you know have a time, time in and time out routine in the office, I learned the importance of being punctual at a very young age from my father. I hate people who are always late so I see to it that I'm early if not earlier than expected because time is gold. Not being tardy has many advantages, if it's a presentation you get to see the whole thing, if it's business you don't keep the honcho or the big guy you want to do business with waiting, if it's a party,you do not get to eat left overs or annoy the host when you arrive and everybody is already leaving so on and so forth. In my country being late is sometimes accepted just to show that you are not over eager or to hot on something but I hope this value will change soon.

I feel really bad when I'm late. I sometimes get a little embarrassed too! Good thing I'm not a person who is late very often usually I am half an hour early!