Everyone needs a break from time to time. Regardless of how much vacation/sick leave we have as workers, calling in or being absent from work can cause feelings of guilt and concern about being fired. This is true, at least for U.S. workers. A survey reported that 11% of U.S. workers work more than 50 hours a week and 40% of Americans spend their days at work. People need breaks. But, sometimes we need a break and need to get some days off. What do you say when you skip work? This question always pops up in our minds whenever we want to miss work. But, don’t worry. In this post, I’ll show you the best excuses to skip work.

No Babysitter

Let’s start with something adults often have. It’s our children. It can be hard to be a working parent, especially in historical times like a pandemic. There’s not much you can do when your kids are out of school or need extra help unless you have childcare. In this case, less documentation/evidence is required than for other reasons for absence. Your boss should be understanding of this.

Food Poisoned

Food poisoning is different than simply being sick. Food poisoning is an illness that causes vomiting, diarrhea, and other unpleasant symptoms. It’s not something anyone questions, and most people don’t even go to the doctor for treatment. Take Gatorade. You can also get a doctor’s note online if they still require testing. Ask your doctors for a message …