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To be annoyed by this?

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Hernamewaslola22 · 17/09/2024 19:37

I work in a team of about 15 people and we all start at the same time every day and always have. Every day starts with a team meeting. 1 or 2 people are 5 - 10 minutes late EVERY day, often with no apology. There's been emails, it's been brought up at meetings but nothing changes. I think it's so inconsiderate.

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Hernamewaslola22 · 17/09/2024 21:16

KnickerlessParsons · 17/09/2024 20:32

Have you tried suggesting to the meeting organiser that the meeting regularly starts 10-15 mins later so thar no one misses any info? I'd be suggesting thar IN the meeting, when everyone is there.

Why should the time of the meeting have to change because people can't be bothered to get there on time? Suspect if the meeting was 5 minutes later they would still be late!

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Hernamewaslola22 · 17/09/2024 21:15

KerryBay · 17/09/2024 20:51

How long is the meeting?

5-10 minutes to be late on a consistent basis is certainly disrespectful to all of your time, certainly with no apology or acknowledgement for the impact on you all.

The meeting is about 10 - 15 minutes long

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Hernamewaslola22 · 17/09/2024 21:14

poppyzbrite4 · 17/09/2024 20:28

Can the meeting start ten minutes later?

No. And I don't see why it should have to. How hard is it to be on time.

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BobbyBiscuits · 17/09/2024 20:54

I'd say it reflects poorly upon them to the bosses, so other than that I don't see why it bothers you. Unless work is being affected or it makes your tasks harder/burdens your workload.
Maybe you can be a bit late sometimes, seeing as it seems management allow it.
It isn't really appropriate for you to confront them on timekeeping unless they're your direct reports or you're their senior.

KerryBay · 17/09/2024 20:51

How long is the meeting?

5-10 minutes to be late on a consistent basis is certainly disrespectful to all of your time, certainly with no apology or acknowledgement for the impact on you all.

Angeldelight50 · 17/09/2024 20:43

Some people are just chronically late, annoying but it is what it is. I’d just go ahead and start the meeting, if they miss any important updates that is their concern, not yours.

KnickerlessParsons · 17/09/2024 20:32

Have you tried suggesting to the meeting organiser that the meeting regularly starts 10-15 mins later so thar no one misses any info? I'd be suggesting thar IN the meeting, when everyone is there.

poppyzbrite4 · 17/09/2024 20:28

Can the meeting start ten minutes later?

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Hernamewaslola22 · 17/09/2024 20:26

Aligirlbear · 17/09/2024 20:20

Have they got an agreement with the boss to be 5 - 10 mins late - do they have caring duties either dropping kids at school or looking after elderly relatives ?

No they don't.

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Scallopp · 17/09/2024 20:22

Are u their boss? If not, why isn't their boss disciplining them?

Aligirlbear · 17/09/2024 20:20

Have they got an agreement with the boss to be 5 - 10 mins late - do they have caring duties either dropping kids at school or looking after elderly relatives ?

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Hernamewaslola22 · 17/09/2024 20:17

pictoosh · 17/09/2024 20:15

Depends why they are late I suppose. If that's what time their train gets in it probably can't be helped. If they're just tardy then it's more annoying.

They drive. Not from further away than any of the rest of us, in fact closer than most of us. Also if it was a train..then get an earlier train?

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pictoosh · 17/09/2024 20:15

Depends why they are late I suppose. If that's what time their train gets in it probably can't be helped. If they're just tardy then it's more annoying.

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Hernamewaslola22 · 17/09/2024 19:57

I don't get how it isn't my concern. The rest of is have to be there on time. It's so inconsiderate and disrespectful to the rest of the team. It also means they miss important announcements. It's so rude too!!

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Nanny0gg · 17/09/2024 19:48

MartinsSpareCalculator · 17/09/2024 19:41

Do they report into you? If yes then address it. If no then it isn't your concern.

Of course it's her concern!

It's wasting her time!

Brefugee · 17/09/2024 19:43

what purpose does the meeting serve? vital stuff to get work done? shut them out and send them home.

MartinsSpareCalculator · 17/09/2024 19:41

Do they report into you? If yes then address it. If no then it isn't your concern.