I’ve never really been one for excuses, which is quite confusing for people when they give me a dirty look for being late to work and then find out I had a dentist appointment. Of course, I don’t usually say “I didn’t give myself enough time this morning.” That could be helpful.

I guess feeling guilty about being late is a good sign? Thanks!

The first thing I did, which seems unrelated, was to stop lying.

Somehow, not being able to make up some story that made me look like a hero and explained my lateness helped break me of the habit.

Try saying, “I’m sorry I’m late. I didn’t give myself enough time this morning,” about a thousand times, like I did. First comes humility, then comes punctuality! I’m living proof it can be done!

Good luck!

I understand that people who are always early or on time get frustrated with people like me, but I can’t help wondering if these people are naturally early/on time and therefore can’t understand why people are late, or if they are angry because they bust their butt to get places on time and think we should be able to do it to.

I think in situations where others being late doesn’t directly affect them, early birds could stand to mind their own business once in awhile, that’s all… I realize I sound like an ass, but this is honestly how I feel about it. I can’t help it that this is a morning person’s world, so consider yourselves lucky if you were born to wake up at 7 a.m.

So I’d say consider yourself lucky for having such a laid-back workplace.