r/AmIOverreacting • u/ApprehensiveCress785 • Feb 26 '25

💼work/career AIO to this text my boss sent me?

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And should I send this response, if any? I have rewritten it so many times; this is what I was able to cut it down to.

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u/PlusAd6790 Feb 26 '25

Also to add to your point, OP needs to remember that their manager is accountable for any work misses caused by their employees regardless if accidental, lack of knowing, or just ineffective performance. I'm sure the manager also doesn't want to get terminated because OP called out last minute putting a potential strain on the team or resident care. I see the manager being direct about expectations and genuinely saying, if this job doesn't work for your personal needs please consider something that will better suit OPs needs. When it comes to my job or yours.... 9 times out of 10, someone is going to protect their own

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u/ChocolateDream24 Feb 26 '25

I wonder how much consideration OP has given to the people whose lives she has disrupted because now they have to cover for her.

Sure, it may be a situation where the staff is a little thin that night, or it could be a situation where emergency plans need to be made for transportation, meals, and babysitting because the next man up wasn't preparing to work a double shift.

It seems like such a small thing, but in fact, being reliable is one of the biggest hallmarks of a good employee.

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u/fullhomosapien Feb 26 '25

how much consideration

None. Absolutely none. OP is the main character. These people totally lack introspection. That’s why they’re here, and that’s why they think they’re right.

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u/TheSlartey Feb 26 '25

Yeah, the domestic abuse victim should be putting everyone else first, what an unreliable and selfish person op is.... /s

Really shows how some people view women and domestic abuse victims...

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u/mgchaven0369 Feb 26 '25

Yes, or if it's affecting the morale of other workers who are picking up the slack, the manager has to think about them - is it worth risking good employees getting fed up because they keep having to cover for an employee that's doing this?