Work Ethic or Not

Go To Work

Have you ever worked at a place where you get called into work constantly because the people who work there cannot show up for their scheduled shifts? This is my dilemma now. Every other day it seems as if I get a text. Can you come to work for me. I’m tired. I don't feel like working today. Could you work for me? I hurt my back. I hurt my leg, my head hurts. The list goes on and on and on without an ending. What in the world is wrong with people?

What is Wrong

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Is it something in their brains? Do they not have any work ethic? Do they not feel any compassion or empathy for the people they work with? Are they really that selfish? Do they only think of themselves? What runs through their minds. I’d like to sit inside one of their minds for a few hours. Is their brain running at full speed trying to come up with scenarios where they don’t have to go into work. Is this a full-time job for them. Wouldn’t it just be easier to go into work and work your scheduled shift? It would make it easier on everyone involved. We all could have plans on our days off instead of waiting for a dreaded text from a co- worker asking if you can work for them. 

It Happens

This has happened to me on more than one occasion at the place I am currently working at. In fact, it has happened so many times my manager and I have talked about it. We don’t understand it because both of us have good work ethic. Is there some sort of malfunction in their brains? Is there a certain type of person who does this? If so, I am not that kind of person. I have worked at this place for a while now and have not called in once. I show up for my shifts and work. I cannot say that about anyone else that works there except my manager. She is just like me. We both work when we are supposed to. 

Can You Cope

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How do you deal with these co-workers? I’d say keep your distance. Many of them love to gossip and you don’t want to get caught up in any drama at work. I hate drama in the workplace. Always be professional and courteous. But do not engage in gossip of any kind. It will turn around and bite you in the butt.  Work gossip is a seedling that sprouts and grows faster than a weed. Soon there is so much drama it boggles the mind. I don’t want any part of it. I talk to everyone but when I go to work, I actually work. Shocker I know but that’s what I’m there for. 

Speak Up

If worse comes to worse, you can speak to your manager about the problem. Hopefully it doesn’t get that extreme. Me, I just stay busy. If you are busy, you don’t have time to engage in gossip. These types of people are in every workplace. Spotting them and keeping a distance between you and them is the thing to do. They will zero in on you if they think you are vulnerable or weak. Let them know upfront you don’t involve yourself in work drama. I always tell my coworkers I hate drama. Leave me out of it. Go talk somewhere else where I can’t hear you. 

Better yet go get a different job. Perhaps you are suited better somewhere else. Nosy rosy isn’t wanted here. People with good work ethic only can apply. 

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If only.

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