We’ve all had our fair share of workplace drama, but this story takes the cake! Our protagonist, an early bird, finds herself in hot water with her coworker, Jen, for simply being punctual. Jen, who has a habit of arriving late, accuses our protagonist of trying to make her look bad. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of emotions and see how it all unfolds!
The Punctual Protagonist

Jen’s Tardiness ⏰

Late for the First Time ♀️

Jen’s Snarky Remarks

“Teacher’s Pet Act”

Secure Access Card Drama

Waiting for Help ♀️

Boss to the Rescue ♂️

Where’s Jen? ♀️

Jen’s Meltdown

The Accusation

Second Guessing

Punctuality: A Workplace Crime?
So, our protagonist finds herself in quite the predicament! She’s been accused of being a “brown nosing little suck-up b****” by her coworker, Jen, who believes our protagonist is intentionally making her look bad for being late. All this drama started with a simple text about being five minutes late, and escalated when our protagonist was locked out of the office due to a faulty access card. Will Jen ever see the truth, or will our protagonist be forever labeled as a workplace saboteur? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation… ️ ️
Being punctual shouldn’t be a problem. Take it to HR. ⏰

Being punctual is not sabotage, NTA for reporting it ⌛

Being punctual doesn’t make you the saboteur. ️

Responsibility and honesty are key. NTA

NTA for pointing out coworker’s tardiness, she needs accountability.

Chronically late Jen fails to see link between lateness and consequences

Stay cool as ice towards Jen, she’s digging her grave

Hilarious self-awareness in blaming ‘oldest enemy’ for situation. NTA.

Being punctual shouldn’t be a problem. NTA wins!

Being punctual shouldn’t be a sabotage, NTA handled it well ⏰

Being accused of tattling for reporting lateness is not okay. NTA

Taking responsibility for your actions is key. NTA!

Suggesting a time clock for punctuality tracking. ️

Being punctual doesn’t make you a saboteur. NTA

Standing up for yourself while staying professional.

Being punctual doesn’t justify being rude and late. NTA

Don’t let a bad coworker bring you down!

NTA for defending co-worker against sabotage accusation.

New receptionist blamed for coworkers’ tardiness, but not at fault. ️

Being punctual is responsible, not brown-nosing. Coworker’s absurd.

Don’t be an AH to yourself, report her to HR

Being punctual doesn’t make you the a-hole. Hold your head high

Being punctual doesn’t make you a saboteur. NTA

Being punctual shouldn’t be a problem. NTA.
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Handling a coworker’s lateness with composure and understanding. NTA

Brave move to teach a punctual coworker a lesson!

Being punctual doesn’t make you the villain.

Accused of sabotage for being punctual? Keep a journal . NTA

Honesty is the best policy

Don’t accept the blame. It’s not on your shoulders.
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Stand up for yourself and report the harassment to HR

NTA coworker accused of sabotage for being punctual, handled poorly.

Arriving 30-75 minutes early for work: punctual or excessive?

Document and report to HR, Jen and manager both suck.

Documenting Pam’s behavior with HR/boss is crucial. NTA.

Projection and plausible deniability at work. NTA.
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Being punctual shouldn’t be a reason for sabotage. NTA.

Don’t feel guilty for doing your job right

Being punctual doesn’t make you the a**hole. NTA

Coworker gets caught for tardiness, denies it and gets reprimanded.

Boss’s laziness exposed by punctual coworker. NTA

Being punctual doesn’t excuse sabotaging a coworker’s work.

Being punctual is important but following company policies is crucial. ⏰

Being punctual is not sabotage, NTA comment warns Jen.

Report the harassment to HR and let them face consequences

Being punctual doesn’t make you a saboteur. NTA wins.

Being punctual is not a crime, but blaming others is.

Stand up for yourself and report Jen’s toxic behavior!

Jen’s punctuality sabotaging coworker’s work. NTA calls out injustice.

Being punctual doesn’t make you a saboteur, NTAH.

Keep being punctual and ignore Jen’s accusations. NTA

Being punctual shouldn’t lead to sabotage accusations. #NTA ⏳

Being punctual shouldn’t be a reason for sabotage. NTA.

Being a teacher’s pet won’t help you in the workforce.

Report that saboteur to HR! NTA for doing your job

Honesty is the best policy when it comes to coworkers

Punctuality is key. NTA for reporting coworker’s harassment to HR.

Report the bullying to HR, management needs to act accordingly.
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NTA. Coworker embarrassed herself by being unprofessional and late
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