I was asked why I did not take off work when I had my accident.
I am not a glutton for punishment and I must admit, it was probably the hardest work week of my life to date.
I’ve worked with the flu, kidney stones and even while in labor.
But alone at work, (opening the kitchen at 430 the next person arriving at 6), light headed from a concussion, worried I would pass out and it would be a while before anyone found me.
Well, that was a little scary.
But I had made a promise.
I was covering an employee that was taking much needed time off that week. No way was I calling and canceling that. She is a Rock star employee and had not taken any time, plus works 60 hour weeks because of staffing issues.
So the answer to that question?
Loyalty and work ethic.
Loyalty to those that are the same to me. The ones that go the extra mile, automatically without question.
In this instance, a team member, my work family.
One that stands by me, rolls her eyes, vents behind closed doors, laughs and says No, but is here day in and day out.
Work ethic.
This is my responsibility. It is my job to protect and support my staff. They are needed way more than I to run this department.
If I took off every time I didn’t feel good, or just didn’t want to go in, I would not have a job.
Of course I’d rather stay home snuggled with a fur baby! But life doesn’t work that way.
Supporting each other makes life so much easier. Like any relationship, give and take.
Be the leader or the team member you would need. The one that is loyal, responsible and has great work ethic. Always there when needed.
You will be rewarded.
Set the example.
What you do is louder than what you say.
Respect each other.
And of course,
Love big,
Lorene
