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calling out from work tips for someone bad at lying (hexbear.net)

submitted 8 months ago by EstraDoll@hexbear.net to c/chat@hexbear.net

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how tf do i call out of work. i never do this shit and i'm always terrified of doing it. i hate my job and would much rather do the thing with my friends tomorrow but i'm a terrible liar and have a deep seated need to be seen as doing good, even by my fucking b*ss. does anyone have any tips for how to do it?

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[–] SwitchyWitchyandBitchy@hexbear.net 3 points 8 months ago

I'm also shit at lying, so I usually just try to resist my compulsion to give justifications and more info than is necessary. I just say I need to take a day off. But depending on your boss and job and how last minute it is that might not always work. If you need to be sick, maybe practice everything you're going to say to yourself or with someone else ahead of time. THAT SAID LYING IS A SURVIVAL SKILL! Us honest babes need to learn how...