PA PA - Kada Scott, 23, left work early, car found in work parking lot, phone is off, Philadelphia Oct. 4, 2025.

[Ghostwheel]

Don't forget though that she wasn't working your traditional hours. If she's handing over something, it's unlikely to be too far into her shift, like 2am or something, given most people are asleep at that time.

I am thinking of employers. This could be an exception, but most employers want their employees to work the hours assigned and not go wandering hither thither without knowing where they went. I can only speak to my own work experience. I have always had a flexible schedule, but it would still be considered odd if I left/ went awol less than an hour into my work time for any reason short of a restroom break or emergency unless cleared with my boss. But maybe this nursing home is different.

 

[HoneyBunOne]

I am thinking of employers. This could be an exception, but most employers want their employees to work the hours assigned and not go wandering hither thither without knowing where they went. I can only speak to my own work experience. I have always had a flexible schedule, but it would still be considered odd if I left/ went awol less than an hour into my work time for any reason short of a restroom break or emergency unless cleared with my boss. But maybe this nursing home is different.

I might be confused, but I thought we were talking about her stepping out to do some kind of transaction - hand over an item sold on Facebook marketplace, selling a beauty item a customer had ordered, that kind of thing. A quick step out on her way to do whatever tasks were required of her.

 

[nao]

Dbm.

 

[Ghostwheel]

I might be confused, but I thought we were talking about her stepping out to do some kind of transaction - hand over an item sold on Facebook marketplace, selling a beauty item a customer had ordered, that kind of thing. A quick step out on her way to do whatever tasks were required of her.

So, I don't get to just "step out" when I am on the clock (not on break or lunch) without telling someone where I'm going. And I have a flexible schedule.

From my point of view, it's odd to "step out" less than an hour into a shift. 5 minutes, ten minutes, just doesn't happen unless you are on a scheduled break, then you can do as you wish during your break. My experience over my umpteen year work life. So that is why I would consider it odd if someone did. Not something that would be acceptable in any company I worked for. You need to run to the car? You tell someone you are running to your car. You need to pass something off to someone? You ask if it is ok and say when you are going to do it. That is so if anyone needs you for anything during a time when you are not on your break, they know where to find you. It's also a safety thing so if a fire breaks out, they know who might be inside.

All I am saying is that in my experience, people don't just walk out of their workplace randomly without telling someone they are doing so, so to me it's weird. Doesn't matter the time of day or night. Anyone else's mileage may vary.