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Crazy Stories for Skipping Work

We know you’d never do it, but some people concoct crazy stories for skipping work. Here are a few, collected by hiring managers:

Employee didn’t want to lose his parking space in front of his house.

Employee said he had a heart attack that morning but that he was "all better now."

Employee’s dog was stressed-out after family reunion.

Employee contracted mono after kissing a mailroom intern at the company holiday party.

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