http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/16/punctuality-more-than-showing-up-on-time/ Rebooting the workforce Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:20:49 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/16/punctuality-more-than-showing-up-on-time/#comment-295115 Dew Drop - May 17, 2008 | Alvin Ashcraft's Morning Dew Sun, 18 May 2008 02:14:14 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2367#comment-295115 [...] Punctuality: More Than Showing Up on Time (Jason Harris) [...] [...] Punctuality: More Than Showing Up on Time (Jason Harris) [...]

]]> http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/16/punctuality-more-than-showing-up-on-time/#comment-295073 michael Fri, 16 May 2008 22:21:23 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2367#comment-295073 Chronic lateness is a serious personality flaw. Those with very low self-esteem will often force others to wait on them simply as a (albeit pathetic) form of control. Chronic lateness is a serious personality flaw. Those with very low self-esteem will often force others to wait on them simply as a (albeit pathetic) form of control.

]]> http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/16/punctuality-more-than-showing-up-on-time/#comment-295069 sondrasondra Fri, 16 May 2008 21:18:53 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2367#comment-295069 Interesting post, Jason. I have to agree -- punctuality is not the sexiest attribute but boy does this one come home to roost if you don't practice it. My well-educated, seasoned CPA friend "Bob" was just fired from his 2nd job in a year due to chronic lateness. It sounds absolutely ridiculous but sadly for him, it's true. His last position wasn't even one where daily punctuality was critical -- but his lateness communicated exactly what you note above - questions of competency or that you just don't give a shit about the company and your responsibilities. So during his "probationary period" they gave him the boot. For me, being on time when it comes to business is hardwired into my nervous system -- which is a good and bad thing. Anxiety always gets me there on time, but I have to experience the anxiety. But don't ask my friends about how punctual I am for afterwork drinks -- I'm always late. Interesting post, Jason. I have to agree — punctuality is not the sexiest attribute but boy does this one come home to roost if you don’t practice it. My well-educated, seasoned CPA friend “Bob” was just fired from his 2nd job in a year due to chronic lateness. It sounds absolutely ridiculous but sadly for him, it’s true. His last position wasn’t even one where daily punctuality was critical — but his lateness communicated exactly what you note above – questions of competency or that you just don’t give a shit about the company and your responsibilities. So during his “probationary period” they gave him the boot.
For me, being on time when it comes to business is hardwired into my nervous system — which is a good and bad thing. Anxiety always gets me there on time, but I have to experience the anxiety.
But don’t ask my friends about how punctual I am for afterwork drinks — I’m always late.

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