6 valid reasons to miss work — and the excuses your boss won't go for, according to career experts

Dec 12 2022 by Business Insider

 
Career strategists say the worst excuses for missing work are things you could control, like not getting enough sleep.

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There are good and bad reasons to miss a workday. Career strategists say taking time off to care for your health or for a loved one is acceptable. Using a lack of sleep or a missed train as an excuse not to go to work likely won't fly, they said.

There are about 260 workdays in a year. That means many full-time employees are expected to spend about 70% of their time in...

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