Late for work? Again?
We've all used the usual excuses at one time or another.... traffic, the kids, lost keys.
But some people have been really creative with their late-for-work excuses. When CareerBuilder asked bosses for the most unusual, here's what they got--
- It's too cold to work.
- I had morning sickness (it was a man).
- My coffee was too hot and I couldn't leave until it cooled off.
- An astrologer warned me of a car accident on a major highway, so I took all backroads, making me an hour late.
- My dog ate my work schedule.
- I was here, but I fell asleep in the parking lot.
- My fake eyelashes were stuck together.
- Although it has been five years, I forgot I did not work at my former employer's location and drove there on accident.
A few findings from this survey that you may want to ponder, especially since 25% of workers are late at least once a month--
- Younger workers are more likely to be late for work
- More than 2 in 5 employers have let someone go for being late
- Workers in the South and Midwest more likely to be fired for being late
Bottom line? Bosses can only hear so many excuses before they feel like it's a great excuse to fire you.
Of course, you could always bring donuts...
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