Leave early?

[Anonymous]

I’m just curious what others would do in this situation. My YA child is working a low level office job. Last year the company closed early the day before Thanksgiving. They sent an email that morning. They have done the same before every major holiday. The email didn’t come today. The individuals that usually send those emails were out today or left early. Their direct supervisor is off. The place is basically cleared out except for DC and their 2 office mates. These 3 are rule followers and afraid to leave early so plan to stay the whole day. I’d probably do the same if it were me but I assume they were just overlooked. Would others leave in this situation?

[Anonymous]

I was in a similar situation when I was younger. I stayed on site but just farted around.

[Anonymous]

They should go but keep an eye on their email if they can.

[Anonymous]

They should stay and on Monday, make a point to let the supervisor know that they did stay, because they did not get an email excusing them.

Hanging around for those extra few hours could really pay off in the long run.

[Anonymous]

They should stay. It is crummy that the email didn’t go out, and that should be addressed, but I think it would be judged harshly if they leave without explicit permission.

[Anonymous]

Isn't there someone they could text on their personal phone to let them know it's really dead and they were wondering if they could leave?

[Anonymous]

It will be good in the long run for them to learn how to ask / advocate rather than waiting for someone to tell them what to do!

[Anonymous]

I would stay. However, companies that send the email same-day (or pass the word in person) really suck for this reason. Do you think it's fun to not know until that morning what time you're commuting home? Just tell people ahead of time so they can plan their lives.

[Anonymous]

Only a fool leaves early if a young striver. I once was ONLY one in office who did not on a Holiday eve at 455 pm when a crisis happened and the CEO ended up calling me directly and I saved the day. This is where low level folks have chance to shine. When everyone is gone.

[Anonymous]

I would not leave and I would not ask to leave. But if one of the other two people were to text around and try and get permission for all of us to leave, I'd be happy about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would not leave and I would not ask to leave. But if one of the other two people were to text around and try and get permission for all of us to leave, I'd be happy about it.

^this- would be the best option

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Only a fool leaves early if a young striver. I once was ONLY one in office who did not on a Holiday eve at 455 pm when a crisis happened and the CEO ended up calling me directly and I saved the day. This is where low level folks have chance to shine. When everyone is gone.

Must have been the 80s before cellphones and laptops.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would stay. However, companies that send the email same-day (or pass the word in person) really suck for this reason. Do you think it's fun to not know until that morning what time you're commuting home? Just tell people ahead of time so they can plan their lives.

100%. I remember so many long weekends where I got screwed out of plans bc we weren’t told until last minute. All it did was make me resentful. Either tell me early or just don’t do it.

As a supervisor who is not the who makes those calls, I do let my staff know that I’m not taking attendance if they happen to not be present in the afternoon. I’m not in a cancer-curing industry, people can scooch out early if they want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would stay. However, companies that send the email same-day (or pass the word in person) really suck for this reason. Do you think it's fun to not know until that morning what time you're commuting home? Just tell people ahead of time so they can plan their lives.

100%. I remember so many long weekends where I got screwed out of plans bc we weren’t told until last minute. All it did was make me resentful. Either tell me early or just don’t do it.

As a supervisor who is not the who makes those calls, I do let my staff know that I’m not taking attendance if they happen to not be present in the afternoon. I’m not in a cancer-curing industry, people can scooch out early if they want.

OP here. I’m sure your employees appreciate you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would not leave and I would not ask to leave. But if one of the other two people were to text around and try and get permission for all of us to leave, I'd be happy about it.

^this- would be the best option

+1. Otherwise I think I’d say something Monday (politely).