So, you want to play hooky to go fishing. Easier said than done! You’ve used the “I’m just not feeling well” excuse far too often, especially considering you come back with a tan the next day every time. Here are some next level excuses I’ve used you can give to your bosses when you want to take a personal day and get out on the lake:
1. “My Dog Has To Go To The Vet”
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What, is the boss going to ask your dog to verify the story?
2. “My Kid is Sick”
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Someone has to take care of the baby (and bring him fishing). Sidenote: If you don’t have a kid this will most likely not work.
3. “My Pet Fish Died”
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Time to greive, then catch a new one!
4. “I Have To Testify In Court”
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Go with this one and they legally can’t ask you and further questions.
5. “I Have A Migraine”
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Migraines: Incredibly painful, and incredibly easy to fake.
6. “I’m Doing Independent Research”
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There are plenty of people making a career fishing and pretending to study the fish! Just say you’re out there for some sort of experiment.
7. “I’m Having Car Troubles”
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They don’t have to know your car is slower than usualr because you’re towing a boat.
8. “I’m Having Some ‘Stomach Pains'”
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If you let them know it’s THOSE stomach pains, they won’t ask any questions.
9. “I Have Lice”
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This is a BOLD move, but it can earn you a very long fishing trip, and a lot of people will never touch your head again.
10. “I Got In A Fender Bender”
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Just make sure you’re ready to take the bus for the next week while your car “gets fixed.”
11. “I Have To Save The World”
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Call your boss and sound out of breath. Tell him it’s a matter of national security and you can explain no more, hang up abruptly, and then fish for as long as you’d like. You’re welcome.