No Forcing Necessary!

Soooooooo...... I don't really believe in getting to work "early". Christopher would tell you I apparently don't believe in getting to work on time either, but that's a different story ;)

My work schedule at Meri is pretty much 9:45-6:15 with the bank opening at 10am. I usually pull up at about 9:41--- so by the time I get inside and take off my coat, it's 9:45 and I'm ready for our morning meeting. The problem with this, is that the morning meeting usually lasts until right before ten o'clock, and I still haven't set up my money yet.... which leads to me kinda scrambling around a lot, but whatever... that's the schedule I've been given, so it is what it is.

During my PA (Personal Assessment) today, JS mentions how she's noticed I've been late a few times (and by late she means 9:47!!!!!!!-- which again, as Christopher would tell you, is actually really good for me!!) and how I should start coming in a few minutes early, because I should have my money all set up and ready to go by 9:45.

The thing is, I have no idea what she's talking about. I was actually late this morning (again, only two minutes), but before today, I don't even remember the last time I was late. But, okay, whatever... Even if I was late a bunch of times, it's not like I ever get out at 6:15 anyway!!! I'm usually there until 6:30 whether I want to be there or not! So what's the diff!? Anyway, whatever, I don't even care about whether she thinks I'm late or not, because I know I haven't been.

The part that gets me is the COMING IN EARLY part. Ummmm... does she think I'm working for free?! 'Cause I'm not. If she wants me to be there ready to go at 9:45, then she needs to schedule me for BEFORE 9:45. I don't "do" early.

And here's the other thing I don't get.... Our timekeeping rules clearly state that if you are at Meri and you are working you need to be clocked in. But considering how concerned JS is about people going into overtime and if you're schedulued til 6:15 you need to be out of here by 6:15 blah blah blah, I don't understand why she's telling me to come in early!?! I'm NOT coming in five minutes early off the clock.. I refuse to do it. If it's going to cut into my sleepy sleep time, I'm going to get fucking paid for it. But I feel like that's exactly what she's asking me to do.. even though our timekeeping rules say that kind of stuff isn't allowed... So, I don't know.. I'm just really confused and I need some more clarification on this issue...

P.S. I'm also pissed that TW brought up me having issues balancing the other day, when it really wasn't an issue...

P.P.S. Ummm, I'm the merchant teller and handle more money than all of the other tellers, so cut me some slack!