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How should I apologize to my boss?
I worked for a dollar store for about a year up until last August. I had put in my two weeks notice before I started school, but when I only had about 3 shifts left I was hit with some person issues that were really upsetting and I didn't think I'd be worth having at work in that condition. I called my boss and told her I couldn't come in for my last shifts.
I feel bad about this and I'm on a kick about apologizing for my wrongs, so I was wondering what the best medium for apology would be in this situation. I would feel pretty weird/nervous about apologizing in person since it's been so long. I wouldn't mind phoning and talking to her, or I already have a letter written up.
What do you think is most appropriate/best?
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call and leave this message,
"hi,_____(insert name here), it's _____(your name), i was just calling to apologize for not going in for my last shifts. It was irresponsible and rude, i shouldn't have left you hanging like that. I had some personal issues going on at the time, but i realize now that that shouldn't have had an affect on work. So, sorry after all this i hope you still respect me as a person, as much as i do you. (end conversation)
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I'm old enough to be your grandfather. I think the wisdom that comes with age may be useful here.
I could be a little old fashion in what I'm about to say but nothing show sincerity like a hand written letter. Yes I realize this is the 21st century and the electronic age where we are heavily into email, texting and everything that goes with.
In a phone call a person can hear your sincerity in your voice. In a letter, while they cannot hear your sincerity they can infer it from the strength of your writing and words. Emails and texting lacks this sincerity.
Unless a person asks to be emailed all important correspondence should be sent by regular mail. This correspondence should be typed or handwritten in your best penmanship, grammar and spelling. In the instance of personal correspondence such as an apology,thank you note or sympathy message you always hand write the note or letter. The effort put into handwriting something shows earnest in your message given the electronic age we are in.
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to be honest the best thing to do is to tell the person how you really feel and what you are thinking.
I would recommend sending the letter but in an email so you know that the person gets it.
make it very sincere and show REALLY how you feel.
this is very mature of you, and i commend that.
good for you.
and just stay honest, thats all you can do.
hope it goes well <3
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