But I was in jail

Dear "How am I supposed to get to work when I am incarcerated",

I am sorry to hear you had to spend a couple of days in the slammer. I am also sorry to hear this happened to you while on many warnings for time and attendance including what is so lovingly referred to as a "final warning".

I also apologize for not calling the local prisons when you didn't show up to work or call for two days, my bad. You see, based on your horrible attendance record, and mentality of it-is-always-someone-else's fault and none of your own, I just figured you were out doing your own thing.

I appreciate the excuse that there really was no way to make it in, but I think what you're missing is you did have the ability to stay out of jail. I appreciate the disconnect we are having around here regarding our actions having consequences, as well as the mind set that life is so unfair, but let me give you a few tips for the future:

When you break rules, whether in the real world, or on the job, there will be repercussions.

If you follow rules and standards, you most likely will have positive things happen. It's a little something most people like to call responsibility. You see, the police officer that put you in jail was doing his responsibility by holding you accountable for breaking the law. I, as your manager, am doing my responsibility by relieving you from your position for breaking the rules.

I know you are just a mere 28 years old, and putting such heavy responsibility on you seems extreme, but trust me, one day, when you are a grown up..... years from now.... you will most likely understand this concept a little better.

Oh, and by the way, the fact that this all happened on the days that you were trying to get someone to cover your shifts, and no one could, I am sure is just a mere coincidence.

Sincerely,

Maggie