Archive for Archive for July, 2009
Slacker tip #192 - Someone’s blocking me in
If you’re looking for an easy way to get out of up to a half day of work I have another great idea for that. This is a great excuse for instances when you want to do something like stand in line for concert tickets or be the first in line for the newest Playstation [...]
Slacker tip #191 - Feed them to get them to leave you alone
If you have spent anytime in an office then you likely have observed how office workers act when someone brings in free food. They’re like animals! But best of all - everyone stands and hoovers around the food. I dunno if they are staking their claim on the goodies or if they are just so [...]
Slacker tip #190 -Check your employment history report
If you are applying for a job, and you have a history of getting fired for being a slacker (like me), then your first instinct is likely to lie a little bit on your resume. I know, we all do it. But guess what?
Did you know that employers can actually pull an employment history report [...]
Being Sick Excuse #51 - another way to get out of work when you’re already there
Okay, so you’re at work and you don’t want to be there. How bad do you not want to be there? I ask because I have a way to get you out of work from lunch till the end of the day, but it will be uncomfortable.
If you are a coffee drinker, get a cup [...]
Being Sick Excuse #50 - I’m having an allergic reaction
If you have ever experienced an allergic reaction then you know that this is a viable excuse. If you tell this to your boss they will likely envision you with swollen, red, puffy skin covered in hives. And they’d likely be correct - if you were telling the truth!
Call in with this and tell them [...]
