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Top 10 excuses for being late for work

Getting out of a warm bed becomes an uncomfortable task as the increasingly harsh, bitter cold can make it difficult to rouse the senses and head off in the direction of that ever-so-loathsome place known as work. If you're going to be late, it's up to you on whether or not to give an excuse, whether legitimate or not. Here is a list of top 10 excuses you may want to use (or avoid because the boss has most likely heard all of them before).
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This excuse probably has the most variations. Fluid leaks, flat tires and a dead battery commonly come to mind. Your boss may ask how you solved the problem or request evidence of repairs. See No. 10 for another variation.

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This excuse probably has the most variations. Fluid leaks, flat tires and a dead battery commonly come to mind. Your boss may ask how you solved the problem or request evidence of repairs. See No. 10 for another variation.
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