What’s the silliest excuse someone has given for taking a sick day? I had a kid say he was just tired from playing video games the night before and just couldn’t get up… I mean really!? At least say you’re not feeling well!!!

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Had a guy claim he couldn't make it in because he didn't have a car and his girlfriend (who did) had broken up with him. I asked if he could get an Uber or find another ride, he tried to muffle his voice and act like he couldn't hear me, hung up the phone and didn't answer my subsequent calls. He was already on thin ice, so that was the end of his employment.

Goodbye and good riddance! Hope he gets his life in order and finds a car (or another girlfriend with a car!) lol

We have a problem employee who's been constantly late with the most absurd excuses. I get that life happens, but you can’t even pretend to have a professional excuse? Just had a talk with my kids today about showing up for work when you are supposed to and just doing your job. Honestly, the bare minimum is like above and beyond.

I know - Come up with a professional excuse at the very least!

One of my reports called me and said she just didn't feel like getting out of bed to come to work. Not going to lie I couldnt even be mad because I appreciate the honesty. However, I think that is most days for most of us and we still get up and go haha.

Young kids these days just don’t have the same work ethic… lol I’m not even that old and I’m already saying “these damn young kids…” 😂

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