What is a good excuse to tell your boss when calling in?

Question

I have no kids, I need an excuse that requires no doctors note, I've already used the food poisoing excuse.

Answer 1

I've always found that the more extreme the excuse, the better - so long as you cover your bases. For instance - My power went off last night, which didn't matter, because my mom called me early this morning anyway and woke me up, but I had no hot water, so I went to a friend's house to get ready. They're doing a lot of construction around my friend's house, and after I got ready and was on my way in, my tire was flat because I picked up not one, but TWO nails! I don't know how to change a tire, so it took me forever. Luckily, a neighbor spotted me and came to help me, but then, I realized I WAS FILTHY, and there was dirt all over me. So, I had to go back and take another shower, then, I had to drive back to my apartment to get clean clothes and change again. By this point, I'm going as fast as I can, and I realize I'm almost out of gas, so I stop at a station and I realize I've left my purse and cellphone at my friend's house, so I drove back over there to get it, but she had already left for work herself. So now I'm at a gas station with no money, no gas, and I had to beg the clerk inside for 50 cents to call you from this stinking pay phone.
I'm having one of the WORST days of my life, and if I can get someone to come pick me up, I'm going home and going back to bed. I'll be in tomorrow.

It really helps to build to tears if you can, especially if you have a male boss. If he asks to come get you, just tell him you asked the clerk to call your Dad, Mom, etc. to come help you.

Believe me, he won't have any choice BUT to believe you.

Don't do it too often though.

Also, the next time you do go into work, make a big deal about what an ordeal you had, and recount the whole story. It works every time.

Oh yeah, obviously, some parts of this won't work if you're a guy, but be creative, and be as descriptive as possible. I'm a guy, and sometimes I amaze myself at what I come up with, and get away with. Details = truth, and the wilder a ride you take him on, the more he must believe you. Who would make something like that up?

Answer 2

One of my coworkers used a few "good" excuses:
My hamster had hemrhoids and I had to take him to the vet
Someone broke into my house and stole my work boots
Someone broke into my house and stole my workclothing
The dryer door is stuck, trapping my uniform inside

Here are a few that I've used in past jobs:
Car accident
Bus accident (hard to prove)
Flu (most people don't go to the doctor's for the flu)
Ex-husband threatened my life (unfortunately, this one is true)

You could always try being honest and telling your boss that you have plans for this day (only works if you boss is very understanding).

Hope this helps!

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

i have loads:

you fell down the stairs

your mum has been rushed into hospital because she accidently took an overdose

the classic: diarrhea

your laundry room has your work stuff in it and the room is full of wasps

you can't find the house keys and the door is locked

you can't find your pants

your dog has cancer and you have to take him to the vets

your house burned down

say you have sprained you ankle and keep some bandages with you or go to work with bandages around your ankle and keep falling onto the floor

say you are going to your adoptive sister's funeral!!





hope i helped!

Answer 4

Slacker.

Answer 5

Sober up and go to work. Tough it out.

Answer 6

Try honesty. It might make you feel good about yourself.

I'm glad you don't work for me.

Answer 7

Diarrhea who would argue that

Answer 8

try telling them the truth. sometimes that is all you have