Ridiculous Excuses Employees Give to Get Out of Work

'My dog at my homework' has become a thing of the past We’ve all had days that we just can’t muster the energy to go into the office. But instead of faking a sick day, some employees get a bit more creative. Here is what  more than 1,000 U.S. office workers shared with Wakefield research in June on reasons actually used to get the day off. We can’t guarantee that the excuses work, but the creativeness will make you chuckle. (Reuters)