if you were allready late you should've stopped and grabbed some food......
once your late your late.......
Which reminds me of what to me is a funny story.....I'll try and tell the short version.
In my history I worked as VP Operations for a data processing service company. We ran a 24/7 shop. I managed lots of college aged computer operators. I had worked my way up from being the first original computer op for this company when it first started, done my fair share of 3rd shift through college, then manager, etc etc.
I show up on a Saturday a.m. early to check things out from the night before (as I typically did). Daytime operator had not showed up to to relieve 3rd shift from the night before. I sent that guy home and started calling the person that was to be working the a.m. day shift. He was sleeping. He lived about 10 minutes away tops.
Almost 2 hours goes by before he shows up. He comes waltzing in with a little bag from Whataburger, couple of breakfast taquitos, orange juice, hash browns.
He smiles and calmly starts to set out his breakfast. I calmly ask why on earth would he think it a good idea to take time to stop for breakfast when he is now almost 3 hours late for his shift. He indicated he was "hungry".
I responded with....
Hhmmm, I understand. Well, I've been doing your job for the last 3 hours anticipating your arrival. I haven't had breakfast either. Do you know what the fee is for being late this morning?
"No, what's that?"
My response "Two Taquitos!" and I snatched them up and ate them in front of him.
He got the message.