often in movies or tv shows you'll hear one of the characters say something like "I'm taking off early, I've got a date!" or something to that effect. I once interned at a congressman's office and although the office was technically open till 530, almost everyone was gone by 5 everyday.
Would you be comfortable or feel safe doing something like that at your job?
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Erm, I could do that easily because I work with my mum. Crap part is she knows where I live.
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Yes, I can leave early at any time, but I don't abuse that privilege.
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I don't have a job yet, but I know for certain I won't be able to. If my dad tried to do that, most likely he would be fired on the spot.
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Only on Fridays. Drinks are served in the conference rooms at 4:00, if you don't go have a drink, you can go home. Any other day, you do have to get permission, which isn't a big deal if you don't do it often.
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I work in an office where I don't have to deal customer service or anything, so yes. Obviously if I have something big due tomorrow or time sensitive for the end of the day, I can't just say screw it and go home. But most of the time, if something comes up (waiting on a delivery at home, take dog to the vet, whatever) I can leave no problems.
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Sure, everyone is pretty understanding. If it becomes habitual though, you won't work there very long.
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5 minutes early at the most and I even feel guilty for that. Unless its a closing shift and everything is done I can leave up to 30 minutes early.
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I suppose it depends on the environment. If your boss is ok with you leaving early so long as you put in extra hours later (or some other arrangement) then I guess.
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In one of my jobs, working at a desk, definitely no. I have another job at a grocery store where I set my own hours and schedule and can come and go whenever I please though.
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Yes I can, but I don't usually do it. If I leave work early then I'll have more work the next day.
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Can I? No. Usually if you're in a salary position, you can leave whenever you want, usually as long as your work is done. Hourly? Nope.
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I can say I want to leave whenever, but I won't get the pay and somebody else will be called in.