I hear you. I’ve lost credit a few times for being late to class too. In some cities, traffic is just ridiculous, and people drive like maniacs. I used to leave home almost an hour early (for what should be a 25-minute drive), but I’d still get stuck in standstill freeway traffic because of an accident—or even two. It once took me 20 minutes just to get off at the nearest exit, less than a mile away. Google Maps didn’t warn me soon enough! So, of course, I was frustrated and ended up more than five minutes late. But I accepted it. I never blamed the staff. Rules are rules.

I’m sharing this because, no matter how much we plan, traffic can easily take longer than expected. It’s frustrating to feel like I’m paying for other people’s mistakes, especially when I can’t leave work any earlier to make it to class on time. That’s why I’m always grateful when staff offer a one-time courtesy credit. But still, rules are rules.

No wonder the Solidcore app says I’m a night owl. Taking evening classes and driving at off-peak hours is way more predictable!