Crazy Reasons For Getting To Work Late
Late For Work Excuses
I loved the show Welcome Back Kotter. I especially enjoyed the ever popular late note from Epstein. Whenever he was late for class, or missed class, he always had the ever popular note from home.
Of course the note was always signed…
Epstein’s Mom.
When it comes to homework, kids always have excuses for not having that done too. I’ve done some adjunct teaching in an area college and I have to tell you, even college students come up with amazing excuses for lost homework.
It seems the art of excuse making is not lost on adults either. The only thing that changes, is the environment we find ourselves in. Instead of missing school, missing homework, or simply showing up late for school, adults are faced with making excuses for being late for work.
I Was Late For Work Because…
Career Builder surveyed a number of employers asking them for the most ridiculous reasons they’ve heard from people for showing up to work late.
In no particular order, here are some that rose to the top of the list.
- My heat was shut off so I had to stay home to keep my snake warm.
- My husband thinks it’s funny to hide my car keys before he goes to work.
- I walked into a spider web on the way out the door and couldn’t find the spider. So, I had to go inside and shower again.
- I got locked in the trunk of my car by my son.
- My left turn signal was out so I had to make all right turns to get to work.
- A gurney fell out of an ambulance and delayed traffic.
- I was attacked by a raccoon and had to stop by the hospital to make sure it wasn’t rabid.
- I feel like I’m in everyone’s way if I show up on time.
- My father didn’t wake my up.
- A groundhog bit my bike tire and made it flat.
- My driveway washed away in the rain last night.
- I had to go to bingo.
So there you have it! If you find yourself late for work, in need of a good excuse, try one of those on for size.
Just my two cents,
Dr. Rus
Funny! I thought I might have needed an excuse just this morning, but everyone else arrived for work later than me, so my tardiness went unnoticed! Ha, ha, ha!