It is 1.30 on the day of the interview, changes clothes, leaves home at 1.45, traffic makes him arrive at 2.15 to his 2.00 interview, he is late so someone else is in there first, at 3.00 he is called in for his interview, and apologizes for his tardiness and tells them that traffic made him late.\n  What would you have said instead for the reason you were late?
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Why lie? \n\nTraffic is a real reason for being late. \n\nOn the other hand, (looking at it from the company's point of view) \n\nYou would have left extra early to give yourself time in case there was traffic. Showing up late for an interview is bad bad bad. Not a great first impression you want to make to potential employers.\n\nThere is no excuse.
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You might have missed an opportunity.  It sounds like you asked him on a specific date, which was bad timing for him.  You should've mentioned that you could get with him another time when he wasn't busy.  Try asking him again.
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We cannot even guess what is going  - maybe a key decision maker got sick...maybe the test is not graded yet...maybe just about anything. Bottom line - the time frame is what works best for the employer not the applicant. I would hold off on anymore contact for right now - Contacting them 2 days after the test was a bit impatient in my opinion. You do not want to be percieved as demanding and impossible to work with.\n\nThis is a great example of why it is so important to ask "What is the next step?" at the end of each step of the process. Also check on what their timeframe is.\n\nShould you keep looking - of course. I always tell my clients to keep looking until they actually accept a position.
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Since your husband doesn't want you to commute that far and you need the money, the tell him HE can get a second job and you won't have to drive anywhere but the grocery store !\n\nI would go for the job personally if it was something I wanted to do.\n\nGood Luck and I have confidence that you will do very well in your interview.
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Cut-off time in your example is 4:30pm. Your workplace is not responsible for your commute, as they are not forcing you to live 3 hours away, regardless of traffic.\n\nUnless you are on a contract basis and expense that sort of thing.
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You know, John, John John, lives down the road, he missed it actually he got there 5 minutes late and had to wait for the 3:52 instead. How would you know what's on the players undies?
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Get back to work!\n\n-your boss
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Oh just tell your employer the truth...\n\n"Good morning, 'insert employer name', I'm very sorry but I will not be able to come into work today, I have recently started performing "charity" work...yes, charity work, I help a variety of people with the answers to their important questions...I was up so late last night, that I can barely function this morning.  I apologize and I will be in first thing in the morning!"\n\nWhat employer wouldn't cut you a little slack for charity work?
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I wouldn't worry about it being late unless they ask.  They probably didn't notice.  Just tell the truth - what more can you do?
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That was me and I wanted to apologize, but first I have a few things to bring you up to date on about me.....\n\nI had an employer like that, unbelievable. Actually said this at a meeting with engineers and architects:\n\n"I will not tell you how good I am" (I Was thinking, good, stop talking), then he said "but I am". I will skip the rest, you get the picture.
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wow. Its rude if you want my opinion.  YOu cant drive five states and just show up!  Obviously driving five states he had a really good idea as to what he was doing.. therefore a little warning would have been nice.  Maybe he thought if he did you would say no so he just showed up.. hence.. its rude.  very rude.
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Well, since he said he was testing me in a workplace situation I would assume I am interviewing for the position of a suicide negotiator. I would look out the window to find where he is standing and talk him back in. If it is a different job...If the job is that stressful I don't think I want it! I would go home and check the classifieds for something else.
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That sounds to me like he was late and if there are strict guidelines to putting in the time then you'll have to wait.  The company does have expenses related to processing payroll and holding things up for 1 check could prevent the entire company from getting paid (many payroll processing companies require 1 to 2 days).  \n\nIt sounds to me like a big company that doesnt really care about their employees to me though.\n\nSource - i run a payroll processing company.
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"Dilbert: As usual I worked until midnight last night, mom.\n\nD's mom: At least you made some extra money.\n\nDilbert: I don't get paid for overtime.\n\nD's mom: Well, at least it was important work.\n\nDilbert: Not really. My boss made me change my "PowerPoint" slides, but the changes made them worse.\n\nD's mom: Well, at least you're prepared for your meeting.\n\nDilbert: It was cancelled. But that's okay because the project isn't funded anyway.\n\nD's mom: So ... you worked for free to worsen a presentation for a meeting that won't happen for a project that doesn't exist.\n\nDilbert: Yup."\n\nCopied straight out of the blog linked to in the source.
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You really shouldn't have been getting out of your car until you talked to him.  \n\nHe felt like you were threatening him or not listining to his directions.
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Yes.  Today my husband and I left our home to deliver papers at 2:20 am.  We finished at 5:30 am.  On our way home, we got a flat tire.  Long story short, through a series of events, our radiator was leaking and we had to be towed to a place to get it fixed.  It is now 7:45 am.  The car wasn't fixed until 11:30 am.  I got home and go to go finally at 11:45 am.  That is over 9 hours.  \n\nBy the way, I'm a teacher.  I never have time to go the bathroom.  I'm so busy with kids, lesson plans, etc., that I guess we feel if we cannot leave class to use the restroom, you will have to use it on breaks.  I know it is hard to get from the classroom to another classroom in such a short time, go to your locker and to the restroom.  Try getting a pass for a little extra time from one of your teachers.  \n\nI just try not to think about it.  It really isn't good for you at all.  If this because a real health issue, ask your mom to have your doctor write you a note.  Teacher's have to pay attention to those.
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Well it depends, most employers are very picky about interviews and the applicants, this was indeed not a very good first impression.  But of course, you have a mid-term and school is much more important, so you may need to concentrate on that.  \nAs far as the interview is concerned, it's all up to the inteviewer.  If he has a heart, he would excuse you and call you back to reschedule if he was really impressed with your qualifications.  However, that is in a perfect world.    Most likely, you would be scratched from the "Yes" pile.   So either or can happen.  But employers are very busy and you probably dented his schedule and made yourself look undependable and full of excuses.