This Is Why No One Likes You, Boss

This story takes place a few years ago when I have just started working as a librarian. At the time, we have a policy that new hires are not sent out for coverage for the first six months.

I work for one of the worst managers in our library system. She has an awful reputation among her staff, and it is deserved. I am surprised when, in my second month, I am asked to cover at a branch that will increase my commute by about an hour each way. After asking, I just go and deal with it.

It’s a snowy day, but I make it on time. About half an hour after I get there, meet the staff, and sit down to start working, we get a call.

It’s my awful manager, demanding that the branch send me back as too many others called in sick that day. The woman I’m working with that day tells her off and eventually hangs up on the bad manager.

Despite the longer commute, I had a great day.