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Workplace Problem Solving

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  • You notice a coworker take some cash out of the register and slip it into his pocket… What do you do?
    tell my supervisor or manager right away so they can handle it
  • Your family will be going on vacation in two weeks, and you see your name on the work schedule… What do you do?
    I will tell my supervisor as soon as possible and ask if I can have that day off.
  • You need to wipe down the tables. You can't find any clean rags. You see a dirty rag. What do you do?
    ask my supervisor or a coworker for a clean rag instead of using a dirty one
  • You have a new student in your class. You notice she is sitting alone at lunch. How do you think she feels? What would you do?
    She might feel lonely or nervous because she doesn’t know anyone. I would go sit with her, introduce myself, and try to include her in conversation so she feels
  • You are getting ready for work when you spill coffee/tea/juice on your uniform. It is the only uniform that you own… What do you do?
    tell my supervisor what happened and ask if I can wash it, borrow a spare, or wear something else appropriate for work
  • You are supposed to be at work at 8am, but when you wake up, you realize that it is already 8:05am and you are late… What do you do?
    I will get ready as quickly as I can, go to work safely, and let my boss know I am running late
  • You have finished restocking shelves and you aren’t sure what to do next… What do you do?
    check my notes or ask my supervisor what they would like me to do
  • Your boss quickly gives you directions for completing a new task, but once you start working, you forget what to do next… What do you do?
    If I forget what to do next, I will check my notes. If I’m still not sure, I will ask my boss politely to remind me.
  • You notice that the bathroom needs to be cleaned, but that isn’t a job you usually do… What do you do?
    tell my supervisor so they know it needs attention
  • You feel sick at work what do you do?
    Drink some water. Speak to your supervisor and ask to go home. Call someone to pick you up
  • You packed a lunch but you forgot to bring it to work with you… What do you do?
    If I forget my lunch, I can buy food at work or nearby, or let my boss know I need to go get something to eat.
  • It is your first day of work and you don’t know any of your coworkers… What do you do?
    I will introduce myself politely and try to be friendly. I can also ask questions to get to know them and learn how things work.
  • You are walking home from school and find a wallet. What would you do?
    If I find a wallet, I would not take anything from it and would give it to a parent, teacher, or the police so it can be returned to the owner.
  • The teacher asks you a question in class, but you don't know the answer. How do you feel? What would you do?
    I might feel nervous or embarrassed if I don’t know the answer. I would try my best to guess or say, “I’m not sure,” and listen carefully so I can learn the rig
  • The trash can is overflowing. If you take it out to the dumpster, you’ll have to put in a new trash bag, but you don’t know where to find them… What do you do?
    ask my supervisor or a coworker where to find them before taking out the trash
  • You are at work and you are beginning to get a headache. You don’t have any medicine with you… What do you do?
    I will tell my supervisor how I feel and ask if I can take a short break or go to a safe place to rest.
  • You accidentally spill your water bottle on a coworker’s sweatshirt that had been left in the break room… What do you do?
    say sorry, clean up the mess, and let my coworker know what happened
  • Someone at work experience keeps being rude and mean to you
    stay calm, not respond with rudeness, and tell my supervisor or teacher what is happening so they can help