'I forgot to put on my shoes': Employees Share the Top Reasons They Had to Take a Day off Work

Sienna Varady

Jan 1, 2024 7:00 PM EST

I came across a funny Reddit thread while scrolling around and it made me nostalgic for the past. One of our Redditor friends wanted to know some of the reasons we had to call in sick or late to work.

While I was still in high school, I used to work as a store employee in our neighborhood mall. To make sure I always had some extra money on hand in case I needed it, I would work a few times a week after school. The story goes like this: one chilly winter's day, I had to call in sick to work with only an hour's notice because a friend of mine chose to come to my house sobbing and asking for emotional assistance. Yes, I know it wouldn't work today, but with her emotions flying high, how could I possibly get her to turn around and head home? I mean, to put it politely, I was pretty much caught with my back to the wall. I'm kidding, I was happy to assist my friend in a time of need, but going ahead, I made sure to set some ground rules with my friends about their tendency to stop by my house without notice. On that note, read the thread below, feel free to share your experiences, and then check out the account of an irritated uncle who plots to get revenge on his niece's biological father here!