I'm not going to work... What's my excuse? (in Off-topic)


TheHatchetman December 1 2006 7:53 AM EST

My manager called me last night, and asked if i could come in to work today. I didn't want to, and I wasn't on the schedule for this today, so I said 'no' Here's my problem: somehow, it came out 'sure'... I've already decided I'm not going. I desperately need sleep. I just need an excuse to call in with, sometime within the next hour... Any help?

Zoglog[T] [big bucks] December 1 2006 7:56 AM EST

The problem now is that they will know that it's an excuse rather than somthing real (although they can't prove it).
You've agreed to overtime and to suddenly have any form of illness, mechanical problem or anything of the sort the day after will seem highly suspicious.
Plus your wage packet will be slightly fatter this month if you do it!

bartjan December 1 2006 8:14 AM EST

The movie "Office Space" is very appropriate study material for your situation...

TheHatchetman December 1 2006 8:17 AM EST

So, I should rob the place with a computer virus, and then set the place on fire over a stapler?

But seriously... I've narrowed it down to allergic reaction, food poisoning, or broken toe... Unless u guys have something better

AdminShade December 1 2006 8:23 AM EST

Can't you just explain that you said no and won't come?

TheHatchetman December 1 2006 8:25 AM EST

no, because, i thought i said no, i wanted to say no, i wish i said no... But reguardless of all this, the word came out, sounding a lot like 'Sure'...

TheHatchetman December 1 2006 8:34 AM EST

I've got it! I'll disconnect the phones, and go to bed... Nighty night CB

Thank you to those who tried to help.

Eurynome Bartleby [Bartleby's] December 1 2006 8:34 AM EST

Lol, always happens to me, I can't resist the urge to say 'yes' when offered with overtime, even when it's at ridiculous times of the day. 'No problem, I'll be there' comes out on it's own XD

AdminG Beee December 1 2006 9:04 AM EST

I need the afternoon off because my one armed brother is flying in and he has two suitcases.

Slashundhack [We Forge Our Own Stuff] December 1 2006 9:57 AM EST

This is probably to late. Just say you got it caught in your zipper and you can't go out in public and hang out. But if they want you can borrow a dress from the neighbour lady.

chuck1234 December 1 2006 10:00 AM EST

pickin' our brains so that you won't end up addling yours in overtime, why that's a nice racket you runnin HM ;)
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