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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/mr_pineapples44 on 2026-01-28 01:02:46+00:00.
So, I'm a teacher, and I've been on summer holidays. During this time, I didn't sign into my emails as generally none would be received. As I was expecting to return tomorrow (likely because I didn't pay attention last year, and we usually go back on Thursdays) I signed in today...
And I have an email from yesterday, talking about the timetable for today's activities (it's just a prep day, students don't return until Monday, so, I'm not leaving the school totally up shit creek)
Now this wouldn't be a problem, because if I got in my car as soon as I read that email, I'd just be 10 minutes late, and it would be a minor inconvenience.
But as I didn't know about this, I have a full custody day with my kids. So, now I'm waiting for a phone call from the school any minute, while also waiting for my kids to be dropped off in a bit.
Oh well, going to enjoy my day with the kids, and hope I don't get fired for not checking my emails haha.
Update: didn't receive a phone call or email about my lack of being there - so, not sure what I'm working into tomorrow. I'll just tell them the (mostly) truth - I got my days mixed up, and I had the kids, and they'll probably dock me a day's pay and it won't go much further.
Tl;dr: didn't check my work emails, missed the fact that we're returning a day earlier than expected and I've got my kids today.