Best excuse for coming in a few hours late to work for an interview?

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The L train was down ;)

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I was really shitfaced and slept through my alarm, here’s a coffee I grabbed for you on the way in boss.

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I tell them "I had an interview" usually the truth is so unexpected they think I am joking

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doctor/dentist appt is still my go-to excuse. especially towards the end of the year when you need to use your dental allowance and before your medical deductible is renewed.

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Say nothing.

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Landlord is coming into your apartment to fix something and requested you be there.

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Tell them you have diarrhea. No one will question it.

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Say you had an interview. They’ll never believe you’re telling the truth.

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Plus, I forgot to grab my laptop

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I thought today was Saturday

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Thought I left the stove on.

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Surprise period?

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Tell them your (cousin, uncle, aunt, etc) died unexpectedly, this will explain the tux.

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Same goes for cramps ☝🏼😃

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I'm also with say nothing.

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my dog ate my homework

Every time I have a doctor’s appointment or some other thing I joke that I’m going to an interview so I’d probably just stick with that.

Doctor’s appointment. It’s universal.

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