Frick- I hate when people come to a staff meeting and announce that they are here on their day off, poor me. And continue with "I worked till 11pm last night", pity pity pity. If its your day off, don't call in. If you have info that's importnant, email the leader then turn your phone off. Unless your job deals with public safety or life/death stuff - don't whine thinking someone is going to feel sorry for you.
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