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I Need to Rant

I am a salaried employee, but my "shift" is technically 8:45 to 5:15.

I RARELY take lunch unless I need to run to the bank or something. (my boss had remarks about me taking a 30 min lunch daily so I stopped doing that long ago)

I have not left before 5:30 in ages. I usually leave at more like 6. (my boss used to comment that I "act like an hourly employee" when I would leave at 5:15 every day so I stopped doing that)

I am not usually late but yesterday I was 15 mins late due to traffic and this morning I was 30 mins late due to traffic and needing to scrape all the ice off my car. I also have to drop my daughter off at school in the morning, so I am not able to leave any earlier.

My boss had the nerve to walk in here and tell me today, with quite the attitude, that I need to "watch my time" because I was late yesterday and today. All I could muster up to say was "Sorry", but here's what I actually wanted to say:

Dude, I am salary and should not even have a "shift". I do not punch a clock. I do not get paid overtime and I put in at least 45 hours a week, even though I am paid based on 40 hours of work. I have not gotten a raise in two years and I have been with the company for thirteen. I have absorbed the FULL position of SEVEN PEOPLE in my time with this company without relinquishing any of my own responsibilities, and I still get my work done. How are you going to lord over me about my start time for two days, when I stay late EVERY DAY? Go drink bleach. *spit*
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UnsureForNow · 46-50, M
With some minor editing, that's exactly what you should say. (Maybe leave out the "bleach" bit.)
I used to have the same problem, until I pointed out that I work between 45-50 hours a week, always get my work done, and am always willing to take on more.
PoizonApple · 41-45, F
You ever meet one of those people that can expertly twist things and never ever admits fault? Like EVER? They act all incredulous, strong-arm people under the ruse of "looking out for the best interests of the company" so no one argues her. She also kisses all the right asses. This is what I'm dealing with.
UnsureForNow · 46-50, M
Yes, I know EXACTLY the kind of person you're talking about. Luckily mine moved on about a year ago and was replaced with someone who actually cares.
PoizonApple · 41-45, F
@UnsureForNow: I think my job would be damn near perfect if this one moved on.
UnsureForNow · 46-50, M
Well, you can't have it ALL.
I mean, come on! Be fair to the rest of us.