The 12th Commandment Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I have a new intern (college kid slave) starting today and he just called saying his truck wouldn't start and he'll be late. On the first day. I know I'm not paying him but am I unreasonable to think that calling on the first day is absolutely ridiculous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 At least he called to let you know he would be late. Better than just showing up late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantarace17 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I bet the kid is sweating bullets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Give him the benefit of the doubt. He called to let you know. Life happens. You'll learn quick enough what his work habits are and if hes to be trusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I don't see it as a big deal. **** happens. Poor kid has an old POS car and he called you to let you know it broke down. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Big black mark, just keep a note of it, keep it in count, if the count of screw ups becomes a distraction, cut ties. Send the boy a message early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Give the dude a break. Gosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp703 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 You're calling him out on making a responsible decision on calling in to say he'll be late, while you're AT work sitting on the forums. Hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 He's lucky to have you guys and he doesn't even know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 It depends. I've been in his position.. something happens on the first day of a job. If I were you I'd get with him and ask him what's wrong with his car. Chances are if he's lying you'll be able to tell then. I he's not, get him to find out how much it would cost to fix it. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 You're calling him out on making a responsible decision on calling in to say he'll be late, while you're AT work sitting on the forums. Hmmm Calling when you're going to be late isn't necessarily responsible, it's something you have to do. Me. Hmmmm indeed. This thread isn't about ME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 If his truck does have a problem, what would you like him to have done instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxBuddy21 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Give the kid a break. Its one time and things happen. He is probably terrified and did not want to have to make that call. If it becomes a regular thing, that is a different story. Even people who are habitually late make it on time the first day so I tend to believe that he really is having car problems. You can scare him a little but dont scare him too bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeysc23 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 You're calling him out on making a responsible decision on calling in to say he'll be late, while you're AT work sitting on the forums. Hmmm haha interesting observation. To the OP. Yes its the first day and I assume the kid feels horrible. Better he called then not. Sometimes things happen and especially given its a non-paid internship I would give him the benefit of the doubt and see how he is. If this becomes a habit then you are at no loss given he is unpaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty dread Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hey at least he gave you a heads up. Remembering back to my college days I used to blow off stuff all the time for no good reason, LOL. I probably wouldn't have called so this kid is better than I would have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Calling when you're going to be late isn't necessarily responsible, it's something you have to do. Me. Hmmmm indeed. This thread isn't about ME! I know you're trying to joke around, but honestly, as someone who's much closer to his position than yours, this would bother the living hell out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 I know you're trying to joke around, but honestly, as someone who's much closer to his position than yours, this would bother the living hell out of me. A. I haven't said a thing to him yet, so don't have it your mind that I'm that big a dick. B. On a monday morning bosses are tired and little cranky too, one of the things I've found helpful when I deal with something I don't like is to gauge others reaction to it before I fly off the handle. If you were my employee you would like that even if you didn't know it was going on. C. He was so right I was left with little to do but joke. (weak defense, maybe, but you'll note I haven't posted in other threads this morning just this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Okay, I've thought about it and here's what you should do. Have a mechanic waiting for him in his parking space. Do not let the guy out of his car until the mechanic does a full 50 point inspection on the vehicle to determine if you were being lied to. while the mechanic is doing the inspection, stand quietly outside his car door and glare at him. Don't say a word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Okay, I've thought about it and here's what you should do. Have a mechanic waiting for him in his parking space. Do not let the guy out of his car until the mechanic does a full 50 point inspection on the vehicle to determine if you were being lied to.while the mechanic is doing the inspection, stand quietly outside his car door and glare at him. Don't say a word. I'll get a Sheriff's Deputy and a drug sniffing dog to accompany me! I can see the headline now, "Local College Senior Dies of Heart Failure"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Okay, I've thought about it and here's what you should do. Have a mechanic waiting for him in his parking space. Do not let the guy out of his car until the mechanic does a full 50 point inspection on the vehicle to determine if you were being lied to.while the mechanic is doing the inspection, stand quietly outside his car door and glare at him. Don't say a word. I can see Zoony has dealt with this before! :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 lol zoony always knows best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 His name isn't Fred Davis, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsBry Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 It's not an ideal situation to be late, but sometimes **** does happen. Take note of it, but I wouldn't hand out any punishment yet. If it becomes a habit, then fire the free help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECU-ALUM Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'll get a Sheriff's Deputy and a drug sniffing dog to accompany me! I can see the headline now, "Local College Senior Dies of Heart Failure"! :hysterical::applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueinBuf Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 This reminds me of the day of my job interview for my first real and current job. My sister took my car keys to school with her for some reason so as I went to leave I realized I had no way to get there. Luckily my father left work and gave me a ride there so I wasn't late but I was sweating like crazy and had been freaking out. My to be boss could tell something was wrong so I told him the story and we still joke about it to this day 2.5 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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