I find I often end up with meetings scheduled that aren't really as important as work I need to complete. Because of this I am always looking for ways to get out of them. Sometimes I can simply say I can't make it. Other times I need creative excuses. What are some of the best excuses you've used to get out of attending pointless meetings?

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Prayers for your family. I hope all turns out ok.

You have an obvious problem with prioritization you might wanna concentrate on what’s important and forget about the little stuff

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I try and do that. Unfortunately some leaders see their meeting as more important than they are.

A task that only you know how to do

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That’s a good one.

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