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October 16, 2002
Apology Not Included
My partner did manage to email me her half of the assignment, 7.5 hours late. No reasons or apologies, only a blank email with an attachment and subject line. What was the subject you ask?
"guess we sent it late. sigh"
Note the lack of remorse from screwing up an assignment worth 20% of my final mark. Now marks may not matter to her, but I'm not about to fail a course in my last term at university due to a MIA partner. What's with the "sigh"? It's like she's saying Well, we tried our best, but just couldn't get this assignment done in time.
I like to think that I work well in groups. I understand the importance of how to divide up work, how to prioritize ideas, and most importantly, communication. Unfortunately, when a group member takes off and ignores the only means of communication given to the rest of the group, there's not much I can do. I tried looking her up in the phone book (after emailing her my phone number several times). She wasn't listed. I gave her the benefit of the doubt and waited until 4 hours before it was due. Nothing. There was only one way out left for me: Snitch.
Believe me, I get no pleasure from ratting out my classmates. I probably would have said nothing to the course staff even if she had handed in a mere fraction of the 1500 words required. But abandoning me like that, and subjecting me to late penalties without excuse or apology is unfair and unacceptable.
Resolution: I have officially divorced her as my partner and am going at the assignment alone. I have been given an extended due date and I sent an email to my ex-partner explaining the situation and wishing her luck.
I'm sorry for ranting. I'm sure I'll have something joyful to write about tomorrow.