Worst Excuse you have EVER given for not being able to go to work...

[thetreble 19]

So, I'm doing a MAJOR project at work right now and it already started...

I needed to get tomorrow off because I've gotta go do my NEXUS thing in Toronto.

My boss is already on vacation because she's a terrible person and leaves her assistant to start the project, even though she's in charge.

So, I had to make up an excuse not to come into work tomorrow and I feel REALLY bad about it. I can't even tell you what I said cause I don't want any of you to think I'm that terrible of a person.

So, what's the worst excuse you've ever given, or most bizarre/creative, to get out of work when it's really been needed?

[trailmix 77]

If I want to book a day off in advance - I would just say I need such and such a day off - sometimes not even give a reason. You reaaaalllly should tell us what you said.

[Flames9_RN 358]

i bet u used the "death in the family" excuse,lol

[thetreble 19]

Nope! No death in the family. I'm not telling you!

Trail-Usually I would do it like that, which is the appropriate way. But a month ago, before I knew I had to take a day off for NEXUS, my boss had already requested tomorrow off. There was NO way the vice president was letting me take the day off just because I needed it. He would have asked me to wait. I was desperate!!!

[R de la R 2]

Nope! No death in the family. I'm not telling you!

Trail-Usually I would do it like that, which is the appropriate way. But a month ago, before I knew I had to take a day off for NEXUS, my boss had already requested tomorrow off. There was NO way the vice president was letting me take the day off just because I needed it. He would have asked me to wait. I was desperate!!!

Rule here is first come, first served. We use a calendar vacation where you have to write the days that you would like off in advance, except for emergencies like family sickness (fever, flu) stuffs that you can't handle.

[trailmix 77]

Rule here is first come, first served. We use a calendar vacation where you have to write the days that you would like off in advance, except for emergencies like family sickness (fever, flu) stuffs that you can't handle.

Which doesn't work because then people have to make stuff up to get a day off (like treble lol)

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I don't care what you said Is it at least funny though?

[thetreble 19]

Exactly! And it's not like I don't have the days because I do!

[Krikit 1,163]

I can't really think of a worst excuse ever..... but I did call in sick, once, to be on a tv game show. I was supposed to be at some big conference so I knew they wouldn't have given me the time off.

I remember one person I used to work with..... I can't remember how many times her Grandma died. I think it was three or four. I guess if you're going to be an habitual liar with poor long term memory you should really keep a database of your excuses.

Looking forward to hearing what happens at your Nexus interview, Amanda.

[Carlawarla 1]

I've never lied for a day off. In fact, I never lie. But PLEASSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEE tell us what you said!

[thetreble 19]

I can't. Seriously. I feel like scum!

I mean I've called in sick when sick but nothing like this ever before. I guess it had to happen some time.

[trailmix 77]

I've never lied for a day off. In fact, I never lie. But PLEASSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEE tell us what you said!

Oh and I have lied to get a day off work.

Edited July 1, 2009 by trailmix

[JillA 2]

I once said I had food poisoning (I had really gone to Canada's Wonderland the day before and I was home late and tired). When my boss pressed how I got food poisoning, I said that I had packed a lunch for CW. I had stupidly left the egg salad sandwiches in the lockers by the front (in 30+ degree weather) and then ate it hours later Which I would never do, she bought it though!

[Hugglebuggles 60]

The best one i've heard comes from my fiances mom, who told me someone called in once and said they couldn't make it because they had heartburn.

I also enjoy the "death in the family" excuse when the person forgets they already claimed that family member died. She said she had an employee who called in saying his grandma died on 3 seperate occasions.

Or, my personal favorite... cramps

[thetreble 19]

Niceeeeee!