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Sunday, May 22, 2005

Witty Titles Can't Do Justice

Today-Sunday May 22, 2005 I witnessed what I believe to be the most unfuckinbelievable excuse for not being able to work a shift ever. An excuse so outrageous-so absurd-so completely based in some world that qualifies not as real but as fantasy freak out world there aren't even words to describe what my thought was when I heard it. I honestly had to put my hand on top of my head in case it might explode. There was no response that I could say and I believe you will have the same reaction. Let me share with you-The Worst Excuse Ever-A One Minute Play

Me: Hi, WDEM how are you?
WDEM: Oh, I am in an awful state. I can't work I'm in bad shape.
Me: What is wrong WDEM? Whatever could have you too sick to work?
WDEM: I started my period today.
Me: Oh, that certainly does suck. We sure all have had to work through that.
WDEM: Well, I was at lunch and I went through 2 tampons and I only brought 3.
Me: Would you like to run to Walgreens and get more? I am sure we will be ok for 10 or 15 minutes while you do.
WDEM: No. I can't work. My menstrual flow is much too heavy, you will have to stay until 5:30 to cover part of my shift because I simply cannot work when I am having a heavy period.
Me: Wha...I mean...uh...oh look! Drinks on the bar! I must take care of customers and earn a living. Sure does suck to be you WDEM. (walks away thinking nasty mean thoughts about people who get paid salary for 40 hrs a week and get conveniently ill if by some stroke of misfortune actually approach working more than 20)
AND SCENE

Now, my question is---should I call the District Manager and describe this scene? It left us in a horrible spot-one girl is on her 12 hr of work because of this and everyone had to work longer than they were supposed to. It's very typical of her "management" style and I think it would benefit the DM to know this-BUT I am trying to transfer away so maybe I should keep my mouth shut because making waves is not a good way to make points. Still tho-the mind boggles. Don't you think that's about the most outrageous excuse ever?

2 Comments:

Blogger Ms.DaFarm said...

Quite unfortunately she'd be protected by some law. Seen it happen actually at 2 places of employment. Guess ya gotta just 'go with the flow'.

7:45 AM  
Blogger Piece_of_Work said...

Ahh! Injustice! And puns! Does the pain ever end!

8:56 AM  

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