While we slog our a$es off every single day of the week, there are days when we simply do not want to work. Just a simple break from the crazy work stress. A day to sit back and relax. That’s when these last-minute excuses come handy(for unannounced leave):
Upset Stomach / Food Poisoning: This one works every time. Because no one wants to know about your poop. Best thing, you need no proof or no medical certificate to explain the food poisoning and you’re back to normal in 24 hours.
Contagious disease - Conjunctivitis / flu: Now, who would risk asking a patient suffering from an infectious disease to attend office?
Death of a relative: If you’ve been using health reasons way too much, feel free to kill a relative(not literally though). However, do keep a track of your so-called "dead" relative excuses or you may end up killing 12 grandparents in a year.
Relative unwell / in hospital: You can always say that you have to take care of your "ailing" relative and that there is none to look after.
Broke my glasses and lost my lens / Broke my glasses and have an eye infection: Well if you are myopic, this is also one good reason to skip work. You don’t have an extra pair of glasses and can’t even wear your lenses, OMG! how will you see? what will you do? You’d rather have to meet an optician.
Lost my wallet: While on the way, you lost your wallet that had your driving license, your pan card, credit card, etc. You would have to file an NC with the police, re-apply for documents, get an affidavit and get your cards cancelled. That may take up your entire day, who knows.;)
Stomach Cramps: This is one of the best excuses for a girl, and can probably be used every month:P Because people want to avoid the embarrassment, these excuses are never questioned. Another option is probably a "gynaecological" problem. They’d understand if you cannot share. If men use this, their gender might be questioned.
Landlord threw me out of the house, I need to find a new house same day: What will you do if you have nowhere to go? What about all your luggage and stuff? You definitely need a new house to stay in.
I slipped in the shower / Fell off the train: Well, showers are slippery and you may end up with a sprain. If you live in a city with crowded suburban trains, falling off a train is a believable excuse. This can be tried once. It’s also easy to pretend sprain with a crepe bandage and a limp.
Accidentally left the tap open at night, my house is flooded: A house flooded with water will require a lot of stuff to be taken out of the house for drying or to be thrown away. Anyway, that’s too much work to finish in a day, but somehow, you can manage.
Allergy: Allergic reactions can go away easily with anti-histamines and next day you’ll be as good as new.
Met with an accident due to which bike/car needs servicing: On your way to office, you were trying to save someone who was walking in the middle of the road. However, you could not save your vehicle. You lost your time there. Also, you now have to look for help, a mechanic nearby and check for insurance cover. Injuries on the elbow and knee/foot is making it difficult for you to manage.
Maun Vrat: If you have a speaking job and want to have some fun, try this excuse. That you have taken a "vow of silence". We, being a secular country wouldn’t want to interfere in religious affairs.
I need to stay in to take care of my pet: This one can be used if your boss is a pet lover.
My kid is in trouble: You are a parent, kid comes first and you cannot see your child in trouble.
Locked out of my house: Went for a morning walk, roommate left uninformed with all the keys inside the house. Neighbour had a spare key, but isn’t home. Finding and calling a locksmith will take time. With all your stuff required for work inside the house, you cannot leave.
Was out for the weekend and missed the last train / bus / ferry: That weekend you were out of town enjoying your time with family or friends. Due to something, you missed your last bus/train/ferry. You’d have to wait until the next day to come back, and that’s why you’d be skipping work. This also can be tried once.