Ok so I've had a part time job for quite a while, almost 10 months..
Well, in the last week or two, I've been going through a lot, ending a relationship, being under a lot of pressure in school...
So last week I must have forgot the schedule, because at 10pm tonight I saw a missed call and I returned it and they said I was supposed to work at 630 and never showed up! I apologized profusely, and they said it was ok(although i think i still got written up) but I feel HORRIBLE. I've never not shown up, and I am not that type of person.
What do I say to explain to them that I really didn't mean it and is this a somewhat normal mistake? I mean, I'm not the only person to do this ever, right : / ?
2007-09-07 16:41:59 · 19 answers · asked by Megan 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Food Service
You would have to sign the write up, if they in fact wrote you up.
I think they know you are sorry and if you have been responsible in the past, everything should be just fine.
2007-09-07 16:47:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, in my 20 years of working..have never "just not shown up." It's pretty serious..and they will not view it as a mistake. I had a girl I hired like this not too long ago and she did that ...First, I felt embarrassed since I selected her. I told her "We have a business to run and if at any time you cannot make the cut, we'll find someone who can!" Todays economy is hard and people are unemployed and would die for that position and would never miss a day in that fashion. My suggestion to you is to prioritize your life....there is a time for drama as long as it doesn't conflict with paying the bills. And losing your job can cause you not to be able to pay the bills. Which is the worst case scenario, the overdue ending of a bad relationship or losing your job? Well, I think that the opportunities of another relationship are better than finding employment all over again?
2007-09-07 16:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hey Megan.
Of course you're not the only person to ever do that. Loads of people forget work, exams and other important dates when they're going through a lot. If you're not usually that type of person then don't feel so bad.
What to do about it. Just tell them the truth-you were going through a lot, were under pressure, ending a relationship, and you were so tied up and mixed up that you simply forgot. At least you didn't forget a crucial exam or something really awful.
2007-09-07 16:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand how you feel sometimes that just happens my past two jobs were fast food arby's and mcdonalds and every once in awhile you can forget everybody does it once in a while, don't fret over it too much, I think it was a bit steep of them to write you up for something so little even after you explained and apologized. The best way you can explain is by being the best employee that you can be they notice that and appreciate it.
2007-09-07 16:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope you're definitely not the first. If you apologized to them and it was a one time mistake, take your write up and be done with it. Things like this happen. Sure it can't become a habit, but forgetting once is fine. Make sure you keep on top of it from now and and everything should work out. You have 10 months of good time there built up, you're allowed to slip. Don't be so hard on yourself. =)
2007-09-07 16:48:43 · answer #5 · answered by Vbonics 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Management hates excuses so don't bother with one.If you want to make up for missing a shift don't miss another one.It's easy to miss a shift when you work part time and you didn't get to see the schedule.It happens all the time.The turn over rate in the food service business is constant so unless they catch you stealing your job is safe.
2007-09-07 16:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by captainimij 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We've all made silly mistakes before - all you can do is learn from it and make sure that it doesn't happen again.
If they were going to write you up, then they would have told you.
Why don't you offer to come in early for a couple of days - it will show that you really are sorry.
2007-09-09 04:52:11 · answer #7 · answered by pip 34 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they ask you about it when you come to work. Then I suggest you tell your supervisor how you are going to make sure it doesn't happen again.
I suggest you set yourself reminders on your cell phone (if you have one) to make sure you don't forget in the future. Or keep your work schedule in a very visible place at your home. So that you will always know when you are supposed to go to work the next time.
2007-09-07 16:54:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would just tell them what you told us. it was an honest mistake, and as long as you don't have a history of doing that kind of thing, they will probably let you off the hook. just don't make a habbit of it. if you got written up, there really isn't much you can do about it but make sure you don't get written up again. usually it takes a few write ups before separation (being fired).
2007-09-07 16:47:39 · answer #9 · answered by Jesus Quintana 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hi there
just show up 4 work just tell them your very sorry and next time try to keep track of your schedules. If you have a cell phone program it in the cell with alarm to alert you of date and time write it in the mirror use stick on notes to remind you.but be easy on yourself with those relationship if it is not worth it move on OK .
be well be safe god bless
2007-09-07 16:54:53 · answer #10 · answered by sugarlove_one 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, I screwed up and it won't happen again.
If you have been there 10 months without problem I would not freak out over it.
But spare your boss the gory private life details, you don't want to be labeled a flake.
And we all screw up sometimes. Just do better from today forward.
2007-09-07 16:48:17 · answer #11 · answered by Gem 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋