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Excuses to Leave Work Early That Actually Get You Out the Door
Need a believable reason to duck out early? Here are 40 excuses to leave work early — medical, family, appointments, emergencies — plus how to ask your boss.
30 Excuses for Being Late That Actually Work
The best excuses for being late, grouped for work, school, dates and traffic. 30 believable reasons plus a generator for one on demand.
30 Excuses to Get Out of Work That Actually Hold Up
Need excuses to get out of work? Here are 30 believable, PG reasons — from sudden illness to home emergencies — plus how to tell your boss you can't come in.
30 Excuses to Skip School That Actually Hold Up
30 believable excuses to skip school, grouped by illness, family, appointments and tech — plus how to deliver them so they hold up. Spin a random one instantly.