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How to Call in Sick with Style

Posted by: Nanette Byrnes on October 09

Here is a list of the most unusual excuses employees gave for missing work, offered up by employers. These are real-life examples. No “dog ate my homework” but there is an alligator mentioned.

Some of these do really beg for further explanation.

1. I got sunburned at a nude beach and can’t wear clothes. 2. I woke up in Canada. 3. I got caught selling an alligator. 4. My buddies locked me in the trunk of an abandoned car after a weekend of drinking. 5. My mom said I was not allowed to go to work today. 6. A bee flew in my mouth. 7. I’m just not into it today. 8. I accidentally hit a nun with my motorcycle. 9. A random person threw poison ivy in my face and now I have a rash. 10. I’m convinced my spouse is having an affair and I’m staying home to catch them. 11. I was injured chasing a seagull. 12. I have a headache from eating hot peppers.

Source: CareerBuilder

Number 13 and on welcome in the space below.

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Reader Comments

ttb

October 9, 2009 11:09 AM

I had to go to the hospital last night and get stitches in my head because I fell off the bed during sex.

Brar

October 9, 2009 12:05 PM

I have job interview today.

ALC

October 9, 2009 12:28 PM

a few:
- "what do you mean I am not at work..where are YOU?"
-Damn, you mean its not sunday?
- I am depressed, I just realized Beyonce will never be with me
- Perdone, subitamente al despertar se me olvido como hablar ingles. (Sorry, I just suddenly forgot how to speak English when I woke up today)

Obama

October 9, 2009 12:48 PM

Someone gave me a Prize today and I have to go claim it. PEACE OUT.

NostraChronus

October 9, 2009 02:35 PM

I won't be at work this week because I'm using company money to fly to Argentina to have an extra-marital affair.

Jonathan

October 9, 2009 03:32 PM

Why not post some real content for business owners. What is this?

Xiang Yu

October 9, 2009 08:30 PM

I have just won a noble prize

FA

October 9, 2009 09:03 PM

I am sick can't getup from bed. Working from home today.

Jaime

October 10, 2009 05:42 AM

I just sneezed, so I think I have swine flu.

Jaime

October 10, 2009 05:44 AM

I just sneezed and I think I have swine flu.

sirish

October 12, 2009 07:38 AM

I am trying to trace out how peoples brain thinks like anything to give a cause to bunk the office.....!

GRX

October 13, 2009 12:18 AM

I just don't like the people at work and I don't feel like seeing them..

GRX

October 13, 2009 12:19 AM

I just don't like the people at work and I don't feel like seeing them..

Geschenke

October 13, 2009 07:07 AM

Those are really funny. I think it will be useful collection for future reference.
Geschenke

AtoZ

October 13, 2009 05:38 PM

Employee - 'I have voices in my head telling me it's time to clean the guns'

Boss - 'I agree, you just take the day off'

JIvan

October 19, 2009 05:06 PM

I'm calling in well today.

db

October 23, 2009 11:45 PM

I can't find my underware

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