The Best Excuses If You Want to Leave Work Early
Congratulations! Today is National Leave Work Early Day. You should probably celebrate. Here are some great excuses if you want to duck out early today:
1. A pipe burst at your house. This is specific enough that it just might work.
2. Your dog ate something questionable. Everyone knows someone whose dog ate something weird.
3. You broke a tooth. Dental “emergencies” are good in a pinch, but you have to use them sparingly.
4. Your car broke down. It’s great timing if it happens around lunch, so you don’t have to come back for the afternoon.
5. Jury duty. This one can get you out of work for multiple days if you want.
6. Your physical is taking longer than expected. A lot of jobs require you to get a yearly physical for insurance. So maybe it takes the entire afternoon. And you need to get ice cream after. You do you.
7. But some people seem to think that the best excuse is NONE AT ALL. Simply email your boss in the morning saying, “Hey, I need to head home early today, I’ve got something important to take care of.”
