Time off work excuses!

[Lal]

I have been offered 2 weeks work and it pays �2000 - unfortunately I cannot get this time as annual leave but I cannot pass up the opportunity either. What illness can I report to the doc that will keep me off for 2 weeks work but has no visable symptoms? It can be stress or depression as I am going for a management position at present. Help!

[jocasta]

Much as I hate to encourage skivers (hey you are working I suppose)....how about a "bad back" notoriously difficult to disprove. Definitely don't go down the "stress" route as you are expected to have at least 6 months off or they do in my company anyway!)

[vicars]

If I were told that my employee has a place on a 2 week tv pilot I would be inclined to agree to time off - you can at least come back and say you have won �2000! The problem is if they say no - it may be best to come up with something like this though as they are then prepared to give you time off and you will not be seen as skiving - if they say no then treat it as your fate - remember that nothing is by accident, if you are going to do this job it will happen ;-) Also, if they find out you have lied about your medical condition you could lose your job.

[hectic]

You could always try the old "sick relative" routine that you have to go and look after or constant migraines, the migraines one worked for me once

[On_the_trot]

How about taking unpaid leave? No lies, no guilt, no tucking behind random aisles or hedges when you see the boss out for lunch. I for example saw my colleague yesterday when I was in town, my sick colleague; so one has to be careful when sick. I'd rather just quit because I couldn't be bothered with the looking over the shoulder syndrome and I know God hates dishonesty. If all else fails turn the waterworks on!

[Lal]

The sick relative could work, but for two weeks? I like the TV idea very good indeed! I would also be more comfortable with not having to claim sickness.. Keep them coming... I will have to make a decision by the end of the day. Thanks

[hectic]

It could be a very sick relative that has just had an operation or something so will have a longer recovery time! I wouldn't advise going for the tv pilot as they may ask to see this or start asking questions about it and you may trip up trying to answer them!

[Lal]

Went for the TV option, seems to have worked so far! Thank you all

[Kit]

Depends on what "sick" means, On_the_trot. I once dislocated my kneecap and although capable of walking (with my knee locked straight), I couldn't bend it. I was considered a liability at work since I couldn't move fast enough in an emergency, and was signed off as a health and safety issue. So I was walking round town to beat the boredom, perfectly legitimately.

[vicars]

Glad I could help! Let us know when you are on so we can record it.

[kopite201274]

What kind of work is it?  sounds like very good pay.