My long-time worker has turned difficult, absenting himself on critical days, missing out on a routine task that must be delivered every Monday. Due to his frequent absences, I’m forced to do it alone, or with the help of others who must work overtime. I feel he’s trying to sabotage our work. What’s the cure? — Fat Cat.
Some people vanish when the heat is on. You see them all week — laughing, chatting, sipping coffee — until crunch time arrives, and suddenly, they’re “on emergency leave,” “not feeling well,” or “unreachable due to poor signal.” Congratulations! You’ve just met the master of strategic absenteeism.
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