This article was co-authored by Elaine Lou Cartas and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising. Elaine Lou Cartas is an award-winning Business & Executive Career Coach and the CEO of Elaine Lou Coaching, based in Los Angeles, California. With over 10+ years of professional experience, Elaine guides women of color, and allies, who’ve established themselves in leadership and executive roles to create a holistic life so they can lead without sacrificing their well-being. She was awarded #1 Thought Leader by LA Weekly + Top 5 Business Coaches by Apple News for 2023. Her career advice has also been featured in Fobes, Business Insider, Money Magazine, and LinkedIn News. Elaine is also the host of the Color Your Dreams Podcast (https://elainelou.com/coloryourdreams/). Elaine received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of California, Irvine; and her Master's in Leadership and Management at the University of La Verne.
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Had a long, tiring morning filled with meetings? Maybe you’re just feeling out of it and not getting anything done at work. If so, it might be time to use an excuse to get off early. Sure, you shouldn’t use these excuses all the time, but it doesn’t hurt to use one here and there when you need a breather. Keep reading to find some of the best reasonable excuses to use so you can have a little R&R from your job.
Things You Should Know
- Tell your boss you have a pounding headache, a fever, or stomach issues and need to head home early.
- Claim your security alarm was triggered or that there's another issue at home you need to deal with (gas leak, burst pipe, etc).
- Say you have a personal emergency you need to deal with.
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References
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- ↑ https://www.thebalancemoney.com/doctor-appointment-email-message-sample-2060593
- ↑ https://fairygodboss.com/career-topics/leaving-work-early
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- ↑ https://www.business.com/articles/worst-excuses-missing-work/
- ↑ https://www.careeraddict.com/22-excuses-to-get-out-of-work-today
- ↑ https://www.careeraddict.com/22-excuses-to-get-out-of-work-today
- ↑ https://www.thehrdigest.com/best-excuses-to-get-out-of-work/
- ↑ https://www.resume.com/career-advice/career-development/excuses-to-leave-work-early/
- ↑ https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/what-you-should-know-workplace-religious-accommodation
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/can-i-leave-work-early-to-vote-2016-11
- ↑ https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/15916-jury-duty-for-employees.html