Grr some of the staff I manage do my head in.
Part of my job is go around and observe them in action, I fill out a field visit report and we then have a monthly review afterwards in which I'll give feedback etc and a chance for them to raise any issues
Well before me management was a bit lax and didn't come out as often as they should, so they're not used to it. I have one lady who has worked with the comapny for 20 years and I sent her an email as courtesy to say I would be visiting her on Wednesday to accompany her and have a chat after.
Well she replied
I will be in at 8am so will meet you at 9am however I need to leave by 9.30 to get my car MOT'd. I don't think it's necessary for you to accompany me as I have been doing this job a long time. See you at 9am
WTF!!! How rude is she??? Would you speak to your manager like that. I so want to sack the stupid cow but I don 't think I can sack her just because I don't like her, I'm really going to have to bite my tongue when I see her tomorrow.
Needless to say I replied telling her it wasn't optional and would take as long as it would take and it would be best if she didn't make personal appointments within working hours!