It's always good to be on time.
Steve was getting ready to go to work for his first day on his new job.
Steve wants to go to work.
Steve leaves the house early and makes sure that he goes straight to work to get there on time.
Steve takes his time getting ready and stops at the coffee shop for an hour before work.
Steve gets to work a few minutes early and the boss is impressed with his punctuality.
Steve arrives to work late and the boss is not impressed with him.