We’ve all been there: it’s Monday morning, the alarm goes off and we think to ourselves just one more day! Technically known as lunaediesophobia, this undeniable desire to dodge the drudge has one unmistakable symptom; the classic creative excuse.
Selective Recruitment has heard them all and here are some of our favourites…yes, they are actually true.
1. The classic illness…
From the ‘put on’ croaky voice at the end of the phone to the ingrown fungal nail infection – and our favourite – the unexplained rash that appeared after the previous Saturday night, we have seen it all. (Yes, the rash excuse was used! Luckily, the person in question made a complete recovery). We have, or will all succumb to illness, but it’s important to try and not cry wolf. We all need to bank our sick days for when the real lurgy strikes.
2. Good old English weather…
With the recent abnormal winter weather, how many of you (you know who you are!) have called up work and stated you were snowed in? When in reality, the snow wasn’t settling, you live five minutes from the office and you drive a 4×4. You’re no Michael Fish, get those wellies on and walk. For those brighter days, sun protection is available from all good pharmacies.
3. Car trouble…
Are you stuck in the middle of nowhere? Have you got a flat tire and a dead battery? What about those engine problems? In reality, you’re tucked up in bed, turning off that alarm that you’ve been snoozing for the past half hour. Maybe that excuse wasn’t such a good idea when you turn up to work with a fully functioning car the next day.
4. Home disasters…I need DIY SOS
Ok, so the ceiling has caved in, (or is it just a crack?) the 80mph wind that everyone else considers a slight breeze has knocked that damned fence panel down again and next doors dog is eyeing up your daffodils to deposit his business in! Let’s face, it Nick Knowles will not be coming to the rescue, get to work on the fence and the crack will still be there when you get back, and if you are genuine, a decent manager will let you have the time off to let Nick in!
5. The relationship breakdown…They left me” *sob sob*
We all need to understand that life is not a box of chocolates and heartbreak is part of growing up, but so is going to work, so suck it up, grab a box of tissues and use work as a distraction technique. In the words of Lunchmoney Lewis “I got bills, I gotta pay”.
If you’re dreading going to work, it’s probably time to look for a new role – this is where Selective can help! Give us a call on 01235 462 900 or email info@selective-group.com, we can guarantee to find you a role that will reduce those absences.
