Late for work due to roadworks

@Madshadi (8849)
Brussels, Belgium
November 15, 2016 2:52am CST
I hate to be late for work but this morning I took off from home on time only to find that the road to my work is closed due to works. Not only that I had to drive around but I got into traffic jam because everyone else had to take that road too. The good thing is that I have a great boss. He is not strict and would turn a blind eye most of the time. But not if it happens too often of course. Anyways, I know that I have to take off earlier on Thursday (no work tomorrow) but I hope the works will be over by then. I took the picture of the closed road to share it with you
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Shane Chan Chooo
@iamshane487 (1139)
• Manila, Philippines
15 Nov 16
It is really provoking when we meet traffic when we are on the way to work.
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Shane Chan Chooo
@iamshane487 (1139)
• Manila, Philippines
15 Nov 16
@Madshadi lol. The worse one is when we are asked a driver's license and we have none.
Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
15 Nov 16
Even worse when you have to drive around not knowing if the next turn is closed too
Sharon
@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
15 Nov 16
It is so annoying when that happens. It's good that you have such a good boss who isn't a stickler for being on time. There are things that are out of our control and this is definitely one of those times.
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
15 Nov 16
True! He knows that we are not doing it deliberately. We (the team I'm working with) have been together for more than five years and we work very hard. If one of us comes late he wouldn't even ask why. Most bosses are not like that by the way
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Sharon
@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
17 Nov 16
@Madshadi You are very fortunate indeed to have a boss like that. It sounds like you have a great team.
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
15 Nov 16
Good to hear your boss was understandable Things like that do happen
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
15 Nov 16
True! I also don't want to take advantage of my boss' good nature.
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
15 Nov 16
@Madshadi It isn't everyday you're late and really it was due to construction (which is a pain in the tush) during traffic hours!
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Jandie
@tech40 (23128)
• Philippines
15 Nov 16
We wake up on time, but we got late because of road constructions -_-
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Jandie
@tech40 (23128)
• Philippines
16 Nov 16
@Madshadi Yup that is correct, there are even times that even if they're cementing the road. they'll destroy it again tomorrow :(
Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
15 Nov 16
Same here. I'd go earlier next time who knows when they are finishing
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Nov 16
I'm glad your boss is understanding. There isn't much you can do about it if they are working on the roads.
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
15 Nov 16
An understanding boss can make your day at work much easier and less stressful. And in return you appreciate it and try your best to be productive.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Nov 16
@Madshadi That is very true. I was lucky to have a very good boss and I was willing to work very hard for her.
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
16 Nov 16
Diversion and construction all create a mess for a while
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amnabas
@amnabas (13742)
• Karachi, Pakistan
15 Nov 16
That's so sweet of him.
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