How to give your excuses for missing work
December 25, 2009 by admin
Filed under Career News and Advice
A private survey for academic research, administered on Human Resource Managers in 2007 has found the following reasons most commonly cited for missing work:
1.Illness of spouse, parents or children
2.Headache of back-pain
3.Weddings and funerals in the family or friends-circle
4.Children’s examination
5.Accidents or mishaps while on way to work
However, the reasons can vary and depends on one’s circumstances and imaginations. Whatever the reason, there are some fundamental rules to follow while making up excuses.
1. The first principle is to stick to the truth as far as possible. While one might get away by stretching the truth to some extent, it is easy to catch white lies, and bosses usually do that. For instance, it is very easy to verify whether an accident took place on your way to work as you claim.
2. The second principle is to avoid contradictions. For instance, taking a leave citing that the day is your grandmother’s death anniversary, and then taking another leave two weeks later stating this same grandmother is ill is an obvious contradiction. Similarly, it is not a good idea to take a leave for your child’s examination when your child is only two years old.
3. The excuse should not only be convincing, it should also sound convincing. For instance, a flat tire might prevent you from reaching work one day, but when this happens two or three times, the reason would no longer be convincing.
4. The reason should be legitimate. For instance, if you are recently married and want to celebrate your wedding anniversary, the reason is legitimate. However, a bachelor giving this same reason is not.
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