I have to say that your question caught my attention simply because I, too, am late to work. I usually am no later than 5 minutes late, but you would think it was 5 hrs by the way my manager acts. I have a son with oppositional defiant disorder and never quite know what my mornings have in store for me. I do not think it is a big deal when one is late as long as they get everything done expected of them. I don't think it has to do with inconsideration for our coworkers, either. I do think that because we would not be mad at our coworkers for this, we expect the same understanding from them. There are too many other important things for people to worry about in this world.

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To the reader:

I used to have the same problem, but I would be late because I constantly underestimated just how long it would take me to get out the door and to class or work. I solved the problem by setting an alarm on my phone or a timer 5-10 minutes in advance of when I would normally get ready to go. It's my cue to get my things and get out the door. It works well for me and it's helping me to establish good habits. I'm not late anymore so I'm less rushed and more relaxed and my professors and boss appreciate it, too.