lemonjelly 0 #1 January 30, 2004 I've just completed a milestone... 1 year in my present job and i've not thrown a sickieI've even surprised myself! I'd normally take at least 1 week per year but for some reason, I aint felt like it. Which reminded me of my friend, who calle into work and told them he'd be off as he'd broke his arm, even though he hadn't He was paid weekly in his job and had to collect his wages every week, so, my friend and I plastered his arm the night before so he could accomplish this. this went on for just over 2 months Is it just down to him being a total idiot or are there other similar stories out there? I wonder........************************************************* RED LIGHTS & OFF LANDINGS ARE JUST MY THANG http://www.redlightrob.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 January 30, 2004 You don't look so well...maybe you should take off and go see Dr. Otter, he usually knows how to cure what aflicks you.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #3 January 30, 2004 wow, that's awesome! I wish i could do something like that. Of course, if I came in with anything broken they would definitly assume skydiving was responsible"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #4 January 30, 2004 QuoteYou don't look so well...maybe you should take off and go see Dr. Otter, he usually knows how to cure what aflicks you Dr. Otter?? I know him, Doesn't he work out of his Casa? (I'm not as funny as i think I am...)=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #5 January 30, 2004 Used to work with a drunk, he would of course call in late all the time, but he would also miss alot of work. His best to me was one day he called and said he would be late as he was driving to work he realized he forgot to shave and would have to return home to do so. he never called back and never came in that day. he still works for the company and somehow survived the recent down size.. I am not sure why?www.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #6 January 30, 2004 I've only done so once. I let it run for three days, it was close to "use it or lose it" time, and they wouldn't let us take any time off due to near end of quarter. I called in for three days in a row as I was very ill. That was several years ago, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #7 January 30, 2004 OK, true story but my boss was stunned. Every year to drive our "No bar too far" tour. This means we drive to the coast and stop at EVERY winery on the right hand side of the road. Coming home we again stop at every winery on the right hand side. (helps to keep it simple when your drunk) Note: we always have a designated driver. One year a friend paid for a Limo to drive us. Well the limo broke down on California 46 coming home and I was forced to call in to my boss. I left a message at 3am from the cars cell phone stating that my limo has broken down at a winery and I will not be able to make it into the office. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemonjelly 0 #8 January 30, 2004 probably goes out drinkin with the boss mateapparently, you are more likely to be promoted if you go out drinkin with the boss than someone who don't************************************************* RED LIGHTS & OFF LANDINGS ARE JUST MY THANG http://www.redlightrob.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyedivr 0 #9 January 30, 2004 what kills me is when the shop workers have their wives call in....like they are so sick that they can't call and tell us they won't be in.....LOLmy power is beyond your understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #10 January 30, 2004 Not exactly an excuse, but a true story.... Caller: Hey Jim. I saw your office door was shut and you didn't answer your office phone, so I thought I would try your cell. Me: Hi Harto, what's up? Caller: Are you going to be in the office soon? Me: Well I'm... Caller: Yeah I'm sorry I know you're out, but you need to get here right away. Me: It will be a long commute. Is the company picking up the travel? Caller: Sure, but get here as soon as you can. The system is down and... Me: Harto? Caller: we need you to ... Me: Harto? Caller: Yeah? Me: I'm in Perris waiting for my parachute to be packed. It's almost an hour back to Ontario and then at least 3-4 hours back to Houston. Caller: Silence Me: Harto? Caller: Ummmhh, I didn't know you were going to be gone. Me: It's on the vacation schedule. Have you checked it lately? Caller: Well no, but you didn't say anything yesterday about being gone. Me: I didn't think I needed to since it was approved, you were in a meeting all afternoon, and BY THE WAY I DON"T WORK FOR YOU. Caller: Ok see you when you get back. [click] Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #11 January 30, 2004 Quote... and BY THE WAY I DON"T WORK FOR YOU... [click] I love that part. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #12 January 30, 2004 Hahaha, that's easy. I rode my motorcycle out to the DZ this 4th of July weekend on a Friday. Well normally I have to work Saturdays until noon, but it's an hour 1/2 drive, and it had rained a little the night before, so I called in and said the DZ was flooded and I couldn't get my bike out. Surprisingly it worked!! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemonjelly 0 #13 January 30, 2004 Sorry mate, it didn't! I'm your manager, you didn't know that did you!! Well know this buddy... YOUR'E FIRED************************************************* RED LIGHTS & OFF LANDINGS ARE JUST MY THANG http://www.redlightrob.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivegirl 0 #14 January 30, 2004 My co-worker was out for a week because he "drank cold water too fast and passed out." He said the doctor said told him to stay home and rest. I called him the 1st day he was out and when he answered I heard all kinds of splashing, etc. He said he was on a raft in the pool...... resting edited b/c my spelling sucks todayPink Mafia Sis #26 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemonjelly 0 #15 January 30, 2004 They are most certainly getting better, I think we will see some real classics very soon!************************************************* RED LIGHTS & OFF LANDINGS ARE JUST MY THANG http://www.redlightrob.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #16 January 30, 2004 I live in Illinois, and employed a flighty organist, who called me from California to say that he didn't think he could get home in time to play the gig, it was 5 minutes AFTER the thing had already started..Luckily, I knew the guy was a creep and I had a backup organist on the bench when the call came in. I told him, 'Stay in California, we don't need you anymore' He told me "you can't fire me" to which I responded, I JUST DID.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
