Let me start with a personal experience. In a former job, I worked for someone who could be called a “micromanager.” This person was very nice, but would ask why I came in at 8:03 a.m. instead of 8. Mind you, I was not an hourly, non-exempt employee. I didn’t work in a call center nor was I a shift worker who needed to relieve a tired colleague. I managed my workflow independently of others. Frequently, I worked past 5 p.m. and on most days, I ate lunch at my desk. So why did I come in at 8:03? Traffic was heavier than normal that day. I left my home at the same time every day — some days I would arrive at work at 7:45 a.m. and others at 9 a.m.
