Bosses hear some wacky one-liners when perfectly healthy workers try to justify taking sick days. Here are some real examples from a recent CareerBuilder survey of employers:
- I got sunburned at a nude beach and can't wear clothes.
- I woke up in Canada.
- I got caught selling an alligator.
- My buddies locked me in the trunk of an abandoned car after a weekend of drinking.
- My mom said I was not allowed to go to work today.
- A bee flew in my mouth.
- I was injured chasing a seagull.
- I accidentally hit a nun with my motorcycle.
- A random person threw poison ivy in my face and now I have a rash.
- I'm convinced my spouse is having an affair and I'm staying home to catch them.
- I have a headache from eating hot peppers.
- I’m just not into it today.
