Say that your computer broke down or your phone won't turn on. 8. Avoid the situation completely. Get out of something by leaving, not showing up, or not doing whatever you had to do. Don’t say anything, just act like everything is fine. This, of course, may have negative consequences. Method 3. It's no joking matter, and no one is going to challenge that. 5. Sick Kid. It would be very prying for someone to request your kid's medical records. It's hard enough being a parent. Letting your employer know that your child is sick and you have to care for them is a sure way to get out of work. 6. Great excuses for getting out of anything, in general: A family emergency: One of the most frequently and commonly sought excuses is ‘I have a family emergency. The best part about this excuse is that you don’t have to tell the exact emergency to your boss or the person you are with. Even if the person asks about what kind of family 10. I’ve Earned It. Yup, a bold one. Yes, we admit it, this is not an excuse, but a request. Anyway, we had to include it on our list, because we saw this as a recommendation on many forums, and 3. Your boss is a tyrant. Blame it on your boss! “You guys know Jeff can be a real Scrooge this time of year, he’s making us all work overtime.”. Your grandma will shed a solitary tear that you’ll be missing out on her famous quiche, but you’ll be sitting pretty on your throne of lies. 4. This can be used for both short notices in advance or without prior notice. #1. Suddenly sick. “Suddenly sick” can be a reasonable excuse for missing work, as long as it is used honestly and sparingly. For example, Allergies, unexpected headaches, and stomachaches can be good excuses to not go to work. #2. Family urgency. The experts call this “a lack of felt responsibility”. “I think people find it much easier to cancel via text, Facebook and WhatsApp,” says Oxford University’s Professor Miles Hewstone Make plans that allow you to leave early - e.g. don't commit to a four-hour opera or ten-hour day hike - and then have an easy excuse ahead of time. I'm thinking, go to a party and say you may need to leave early to pick up a friend or whatever. I suspect that having an "out" will help reduce your anxiety. 10. JavFp.