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Some people act like the world is their personalbuffet grabbing whatever they want, whenever they want it.

Turns out, it was anything but.

At first, it was tolerable despite the occasional tardiness, he let it slide.

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But over time, a couple of minutes late turned into I shouldve packed an overnight bag.

One morning, after receiving yet another Ill be ready text, our weary driver made a decision.

He finally called it quits on his unpaidchauffeurgig.

Two friends in a car sharing a handshake, symbolizing the end of free rides to work.

So, is the OP in the wrong here?

I would argue hes not.

Friendship is about mutual respect.

Text image discussing coworker rides to work dilemma, focusing on boundaries after repeated lateness.

Being a few minutes late once or twice?

But making someone late every day, while still expecting free rides?

The best way to handle an entitled person?

Text image discussing free rides to work ending due to friend’s lateness.

Set boundaries and stick to them.

After all, nobody likes to feel used.

Theprossay that if you constantly find yourself giving more than youre getting, its time for a reality check.

Text describing workplace issues of consistent tardiness and its consequences.

Being generous is great, but letting people walk all over you?

The trick is recognizing when someone genuinely needs help versus when theyre just looking for a free pass.

If favors start feeling more like unpaid labor, its okay to say no.

Man checking his watch, wearing earbuds, standing in a room with plants; concept of punctuality and free rides.

At the end of the day, being nice doesnt mean being a doormat.

Check out the results:

Text complaint about waiting for a friend who gives rides to work, prefers extra time at home.

Text message about ending free rides to work due to lateness.

Text screenshot about a friend’s decision to stop providing rides due to frequent lateness.

Two men in a car, one is driving, illustrating free ride to work scenario.

Friend stops giving free work rides due to lateness, conversation text over white background.

Text about ending free rides to work due to lateness and the stress of getting a driver’s license.

Text about quiet car ride after ending free rides to work due to frequent lateness.

Man sitting on sofa looking thoughtful, holding papers, contemplating end of free rides to work.

Reddit comment discussing time lost waiting for late friend during work commutes.

Text recounting a friend ending carpool rides due to lateness, highlighting a preference against late people.

Reddit comment discussing reasons for ending free rides to work due to consistent lateness.

Reddit comment on responsibility about free rides, discussing being late and losing privileges.

Reddit comment about ending free work rides after a passenger didn’t assist during a rear-end incident.

Reddit comment about ending free rides due to lateness and taking advantage of kindness.

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Text detailing a person who stopped giving free rides to a coworker who was consistently late.

Comment discussing repeated lateness in ride-sharing arrangements, emphasizing punctuality and fairness.

Text exchange discussing ending free rides due to a friend’s tardiness and lack of contribution.

Reddit comment discussing frustration with giving rides to someone who’s frequently late.

Comment discusses ending free rides to work due to lateness.

Reddit comment advising to stop giving free rides to work after being late too often.