Believable last minute excuses to go into work late? I have an interview first thing in the morning that I totally forgot about...

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You forgot you had an interview?! I'm already concerned about your future employer, LOL

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Water leaking into apartment. Locked yourself out while walking the dog. Sick. Someone stole your wallet / waiting for police to file report. Forgot computer at home have to go back and get it.

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I was probably drunk and im gay

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Do you have a pet?
Well, now you do.
And it’s sick.

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You strained your shoulder patting yourself on the back.

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Always the maintenance guy. Sent either night before or at 7 am day-of.

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60% of the time, it works EVERY time... we shouldn't remake the classics

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Just say you had an emergency. No need to get into details unless anyone asks

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When in doubt...diarrhea.

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Migraine, that or you have am emergency maintenance guy coming to your place in the morning. Or sick dog that needs to go to the vet

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Are you a woman? Dude bosses get so uncomfortable if you mention anything having to do with "lady problems" you'll be off without further questions.

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Had to let in the maintenance guy 😁

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Flat tire. Migraine. Repair guy of some kind and you have to let them in. Sick kid. Bird pooped on your head on your way to your car.

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OP what did you use???

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😩😂 all these responses are hilarious! You guys make me love working in this industry...

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Thanks people (except you AD1 LOL)

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Say you got locked out while walking the dogs. Works 100% 60% of the time

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If it’s only an hour or so later than normal, my fave is forgotten laptop.

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Public trans or forgotten laptop

I got kids, they get sick... wife couldn’t find a substitute, working from home till I line up a sitter... be in late

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