How to Call in Sick with Style

Posted by: Nanette Byrnes on October 9, 2009

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.

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 2:35 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 3:32 PM

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

Xiang Yu

October 9, 2009 8:30 PM

I have just won a noble prize

FA

October 9, 2009 9:03 PM

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

Jaime

October 10, 2009 5:42 AM

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

Jaime

October 10, 2009 5:44 AM

I just sneezed and I think I have swine flu.

sirish

October 12, 2009 7:38 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 7:07 AM

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

AtoZ

October 13, 2009 5:38 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 5:06 PM

I'm calling in well today.

db

October 23, 2009 11:45 PM

I can't find my underware

Anthony Young

December 8, 2009 12:34 AM

Here's one a friend told his boss:

"I won the lottery"

It turned out he did, (just £300 and he mis-read it as £30,000).


driver update

Ryan Robson

January 7, 2010 10:04 PM

"I never thought I'll miss it... for real"

Homework Help
Custom Term Papers

Bucky

February 15, 2010 10:56 AM

I can't come in because I'm stuck to a piece of gum.

bogdan

March 12, 2010 12:13 AM

It is ok. Thanks for this tips.rca ieftin

Jason

March 12, 2010 7:10 PM

OXYGEN

March 27, 2010 4:52 PM

Post a comment

 

About

How can you manage smarter? Bloomberg Businessweek contributors synthesize insights from the brightest business thinkers, critique the latest management trends, and comment on leaders in the news.

RSS Feed: Management IQ

BW Mall - Sponsored Links

Buy a link now!