Operation Get Out of Bed: Debriefing
On Thursday night, I decided to put some extra effort into getting to work on time.
What does that have to do with finances, you ask?
Everything! Being chronically late can cost mucho dinero in terms of lost raises/promotions, missed appointment fees and the like.
So how did Operation Get Out of Bed go?
It was a mild success, and has potential.
On Friday morning, I was supposed to get up at 7:00, but hit snooze until 7:30. I remember hitting snooze, which is an improvement, and also got up about half an hour earlier than normal (also an improvement). I didn’t hear my cell phone alarm, which was supposed to go off every five minutes starting at 7:15. I also didn’t smell the coffee, because the bedroom door was closed. But I read the paper, ate my waffles, and it was quite enjoyable! I was 10 minutes late for work, which is a major improvement and about standard in my office.
This morning, I made sure the door was open when I went to bed, and made sure my cell phone alarm worked. But I didn’t need the cell phone alarm because I got up the first time my bedside alarm went off! Having the light on a timer at 6:30 is really helpful in waking me up. However, I was still 10 minutes late, so I need to work on figuring out what time I have to leave by to get to work on time.
I must say, getting to work (sorta) on time really makes my whole day go better. And I also understand why people drink coffee now - I’m so awake!
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i used to be the early bird to work forever, and then i finally figured it out - i used to hate my home life! i left as quickly as possible! nowadays, i’d rather laze in bed with the family. couple that with the fact that my town has a major thoroughfare out of commission for at least another 6 months, so traffic is totally unpredictable, and i’m, well, i’m glad my hours at work are flexible. if they weren’t, i’m sure i’d be 10 min. late to work every day myself!
Yes, 10 minutes late seems to be the theme lately. I’ve been keeping track - between 9-10 minutes late for the past four days. I think I need to get ready before I eat breakfast and read the paper/Internet so I can cut time out from that if necessary. Fixing my hair and makeup last is not doing anyone any favors!
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I am exactly the same. It doesn’t matter what time I have to be there - I’m always between 5 and 10 minutes late. Every day I say I’m going to get out the door sooner, but somehow I manage to find another dish that needs putting away or something. Ugh! It’s so frustrating because most people equate being on time with being a good worker and that is simply not true!