I lied the other day to get out of working for a nurse from another unit. She works evening shift on the Ortho/Neuro floor and I am per diem on the telemetry floor. She and I went through the orientation day together, and like a fool I gave her my phone number when she asked if I might ever work for her.
So she called me the other day, and I was snowboarding so I told her I had to check my schedule. I ended up having some car trouble on the way back from skiing so I had an honest excuse why I didn't call her back when she called again. Meanwhile, I had thought of my white lie I would tell her, that I had something going on with one of my kids.
So now a coworker from my unit just called me and wants me to work for her tomorrow a 12 hour day shift. I agreed but told her I couldn't float to Ortho/Neuro since I had lied to this woman! Basically, I don't want to work swing shift on a school day, especially if it's on Ortho/Neuro. I should've told her that in the first place. I normally don't lie like this, and this is why.
So now I need a good white lie to explain myself in case I run into this woman tomorrow. Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.
Yep, this is the second time she's called me. I don't even like Ortho/Neuro so I felt sorry for her at first, since when I met her I already knew that that unit sucked. OK, next time, the truth! "I really can't work evening shifts for you, they just don't work out for me"
I would just say "I'm sorry, but I can't/something came up" and let it go at that. She doesn't need to know any more than that. Or just be outright honest and say you can't because of the kids.
I won't lecture you either because something about pots and kettles would spring to mind if I did But I'd suggest that for the future, the closer you can stick to the truth, the better off you'll be. First, like trueRN says, it's easier to keep track of the truth than lies. Second, you're less likely to invite negative karma when you tell the truth.
Yep, that's why I usually don't lie, it's too hard to keep track of lies, then you have to follow it up with another lie.
If I run into her I'll tell her that it just wouldn't work out with my kids to work the 3-11 shift, but the 7AM-7PM shift worked out just fine. No more lies it's too much effort.
I'm positive she doesn't read this site. She had told me that she had a huge problem filling out her online application when she applied, and that she's not computer savvy.
You have a life...let them get over it and do their shifts. Im working float pool....4 on/5 off. My educator calls me 2 days before my 5 off and wants me to attend an 8 hr in session. My husband lives 4 hrs away right now. That means I dont see him for 17 days> They see their husband every day> I dont. She says " we all like to go away for holidays on our weeks off. I say. its not a holiday....Im seeing my family" Im !@#$%ust a vent. Your life is your life. Your days off are hard earned. Period
But I'd suggest that for the future, the closer you can stick to the truth, the better off you'll be. First, like trueRN says, it's easier to keep track of the truth than lies. Second, you're less likely to invite negative karma when you tell the truth.
truern
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Nip it in the bud!! If you don't she'll keep calling.....
PS...I have a hard time remembering lies...telling the truth just seems so much easier