Bad Timing

This week, I learned a very important lesson: always be aware of deadlines. It all began on Monday, when I was assigned to put together an extensive contact list. I was taking my time doing some research to make sure I had all the appropriate contacts, and the list was coming along slowly but surely.

Fast forward to Wednesday afternoon. I sent in my progress and I was setting out to leave when my supervisor asked me if that was the entire list. I replied that I wasn’t quite done yet, and then something terrible happened: I learned that the deadline was that afternoon.

I thought I saw my life flash before my eyes. I quickly decided that I would stay a bit later to finish the list, and an hour later my job was done. Still, it was pretty horrifying to realize that I was behind schedule. So I learned that while it is important to make sure the job is done right, it’s also important to make sure it’s done on time! When in doubt…ask.