Ten Excuses for Missing Work

[Sequoia]

We've all been there. It's a beautiful day, and you can't bear the thought of going into work. So you call in with some excuse about feeling ill, but you know in your bones that your boss doesn't buy it.

The feeling ill excuse is a short-term solution that won't win you any fans at the office -- someone else will have to pick up the slack, or you'll miss deadlines. And it won't help your career any. Here are 10 excuses -- five smart and five not-so-smart -- to help you save face and your sanity.

I've Earned It: No one can argue with performance. Come in two or three hours early -- or stay late -- for a week or two. Then negotiate a day off in advance. "Really work when you're there, so you'll be able to feel good about taking time off," says Andrea Nierenberg, president of The Nierenberg Group, a management consulting and personal marketing practice.

I'm Playing Golf with a Client: For this one to work, you've got to have a job that requires you to meet and court current and prospective clients. Neil Simpkins, an account executive at Oxford Communications, has used this one successfully. One note of caution: Meet the client; don't just say you did.

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[XemaSab]

1. The magic words:

"I have cramps."

[WolverineDG]

2. My car got stolen

Happened to my brother, but no one believed him.

:shrug:

dg

[eyesroll]

3. I called in blind once.

The opthamologist OD'd me on the drops, and I couldn't see. Got a note and everything.

[Darth_Kitten]

4. here's a sure fire, yet evil way to stay home on those nice days....

Come in to work when you are still sick (though not contagious) People will ask you why didn't you stay home, you poor dear?

Next time you call in sick, people will know you aren't faking, because you made it to work the last time you were sick? :evilgrin:

I'm rather devious today. :)

[RebelOne]

5. Sewage backed up in my toilet and I'm waiting for the plumber.

That usually works.

[Nikia]

6. One of my coworkers calls in w/ car problems

She lives about 20 miles away so it has worked.
I live two miles away. Someone would probably offer to drive out and pick me up if I called with that excuse.