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Good (and not so good) Excuses for Calling in Sick

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What's Your Excuse?

Calling in sick when you aren't really? Running a little late? Did your friend show up with tickets to the game, just when you're supposed to be at work?

Your dog didn't really eat your homework, did he? You'll need to come up with something better than that.

Find a good (or maybe not so good) excuse for calling in sick (or late) right here.

These excuses are all free-of-charge but if you decide to borrow one please be kind enough to replace it with a good (or not so good) excuse of your own..

Think of this page as one of those penny trays they keep at the cash register.

Need one? Help yourself.
Have an extra one? Please leave it behind.

Your Dog Was Where? 

Have you ever tried using a lame excuse to get out of work?

Know anyone else who did? Tell us about it.

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Of course! I told my...

BusyMOM says:

told my old boss - a lot of years ago - that I dropped my car keys down in the sewer in the street. Thought it was wild enough for him to believe it. Ended up having a boring day at home!

Posted January 31, 2012

OhMe says:

I work for my husband and I told him last week that I didn't work when it is raining.

Posted January 21, 2012

gypsyman27 says:

Always, I felt (when I was younger) that I was indispensable. I was paid a lot of money when I was working so that's where I got that idea. See you around the galaxy...

Posted January 18, 2012

WriterJanis says:

I have, but it really wasn't lame. LOL

Posted January 09, 2012

says:

Yes, I certainly have. Don't want to miss out on a good day of shopping when the work will still be there the next day. So many good excuses to use.

Posted December 15, 2011

No way. Not me. But my friend . . .

nancycarol says:

I've only called in sick in absolute emergencies...but then I always had such responsibilities that I really couldn't call in unless it was necessary. But I know lots of people who called in for a hangnail!

Posted January 31, 2012

skiesgreen says:

No, it's not my style. Maybe my son has,

Posted January 13, 2012

KathyT says:

I can honestly say that I have never called in sick if I wasn't.

Posted December 22, 2011

fullofshoes says:

No... but I'm laughing about a few that were called in to me. :)

Posted December 11, 2011

ekkoautos says:

No, I haven't told one

Posted November 30, 2011

 
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And You Couldn't Get Him Out? 

What's the most Imaginative Excuse You've Ever Used to Call in Sick?

Leave your all-time best excuse for calling in sick here and please do vote for your favorites.

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I was Squidooing and I lost track of the time.

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You mean I have to go to work EVERY day? LOL

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There was a spider in my bathroom so I couldn't get dressed.

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I'll be sick tomorrow, I feel it coming on.

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My mom didn't wake me up again

This is from my nearly 20 year old son!9 points

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My dog ate my Blackberry and I didn't know what day it was.

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I only work when the stock market is up.

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"The President told me to go shopping, and who am I to disobey HIM!?"

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what are you talking about - i was here yesterday!

just don't call in, show up the next day, and pret more...5 points

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My world of warcraft character isnt feeling well.....

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I think I am pregnant.

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Bus Driver Got Lost!

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My work clothes are in the wash.

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My dog is sick

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i didn't have money for gas.

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My dog ate my car keys!

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I lost my contact lenses down the sink

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My dog declares a snow day

Malachi outweighs me so when he refuses to come in more...2 points

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My cat hid my alarm clock so i overslept!

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My house blew up

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I Never Want To Go To Work Again--Today Is The First Day!!

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Some jerks spammed my lens and I have to spend the day deleting them

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electric blanket caught fire!!

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baby sitter and baby very sick bug...

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Having heartburn

more...2 points

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I am busy getting fit!

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My dog ate my briefcase.

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Someone stole my car.

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My Pet Rock Is Sick And I Gotta Stay Home With The Little Gaffer

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I had a rare case of temporary amnesia and didn't realize I was missing anythiing.

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drug dealers were calling the house all night threatening the family

She said they had tried to bribe her husband and w more...1 point

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I was up all night trying to make gold in world of warcraft

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There was a rat in the hall and I was too afraid to leave for fear it would attack me (..true story :)

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I really want to come to work but my headache is making my feet act funny and I fell over when I tried to stand and broke my glasses and now the dog is growling at me and i had to lock myself in the bedroom.

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was up last night trying to think of exuses..

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Couldn't get the coffee maker to work

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I Got Robbed

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My dog ate my car.

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my little gil lost her cute puppy..

that was lame..we stayed in to start house trainin more...0 points

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had a real bad case of psoriasis

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I lost my pants.

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I was astralprojecting and got lost trying to find more...0 points

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I can't get my van out the snow is too deep.

It was true though and since I lived in a differen more...0 points

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All the streets are flooded and I can't get to that side of town.

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My mom says I am grounded

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My best friend told me to have a great day... I de more...0 points

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My ferret stole my wallet.

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prime minister gave everyone a day off because we won the America's Cup

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The fridge fell on me!

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I'm getting married!

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I'm Sure It Was Just Adorable But . . . 

What will happen if you try to use one of these excuses?

What do you think will happen if someone trys to use one of these excuses to get out of work?

My prediction

I predict that if you try to use any of these excuses you might end up getting into trouble.

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Big_Joe, at 12pm on February 14, 2012 predicts:

Some of these excuses may actually get by with some of the bosses that I know.... I also predict, that if any of my bosses see my prediction then I will probably get fired... :)

nancycarol, at 1pm on January 31, 2012 predicts:

It's amazing how many times some folks get away with the lamest excuses for being late or not going to work. Still, there does come a day of reckoning when the boss finally gets fed up.

gypsyman27, at 7pm on January 18, 2012 predicts:

You might get into trouble, it just depends on how much your employer wants to offend you. See you around the galaxy...

sorana, at 5pm on January 15, 2012 predicts:

It depends on whether the boss has a sense of humour or not ... LOL

skiesgreen, at 12am on January 13, 2012 predicts:

You would probably die laughing all the way to the unemployment office.

 
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