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We�ve all done it � lied, cheated and scammed our way out of work for a day or two. Most people turn to tried-and-true excuses � �I got food poisoning� or �I have a headache�� to justify their absence. But some employees get impressively creative when devising ways to avoid work. The following 18 preposterous work excuses have been collected from HR World readers, Internet job sites like CareerBuilder.com, and the author�s own contacts and colleagues.

1. I swallowed my teeth and am waiting for them to pass before coming back in.
� You�re going to need some serious mouthwash, buddy.

2. My puppy bit my husband � there.
� That puppy is going to be the closest thing these two get to a child of their own.

3. I dreamed that I was fired, so I didn`t bother to get out of bed.
� Don�t be surprised if your dream turns out to be reality pretty soon.

Source:
http://www.hrworld.com/features/18-outrageous-excuses-050508/

Andrina 31-10-2008

terribly good

Andrina 31-10-2008

really true.

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