Scene to read · Ethics, Empathy
Say I left on my own
You are a shift supervisor at a garden supply warehouse.
Your friend Nate was let go last month for repeated lateness on the six a.m. shift, during the months he was driving his mother to early appointments. A new employer is calling you for a reference this afternoon. He has come by to return his locker key and finds you in the break room with a coworker, Jo.
The scene
Nate: When they call, say I left on my own. One word about lateness and I'm out.
Jo: He was late because of his mom's appointments. That's over now.
Nate: This job starts at ten. I'm two months behind on rent.
Jo: It's hardly a lie. So what are you going to tell them?
The two questions
- 1What would you say to Nate, and what would you tell the employer?
- 2Describe a time a friend asked you for something you were not comfortable giving. How did you handle it?
What raters look for
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
