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21-04-09, 12:09 PM
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I need an excuse not..
..to come into work on Saturday morning. We normally only ever work Monday - Friday but being in IT we have to do some system maintenance and moving some servers about.
However - this coincides with my best mate picking up his first bike and he's asked me to come along for his first ride. We have a team of 3 and the two other guys are coming in but they are more sys admin/comms orientated than myself. I write a lot of reports and deal with a lot of Oracle / Database issues (anyway..that's besides the by). So...I need a good excuse - something that would last all morning as they would only be in til lunch time! 
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21-04-09, 12:15 PM
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Re: I need an excuse not..
When were you made aware of the requirement to work????
Can't you just say, sorry not enough notice I already had a pre-arranged something-or-other to do on Saturday, perhaps if you give me more notice the next time??? |
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21-04-09, 12:18 PM
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Re: I need an excuse not..
It was all a little up in the air - but it first got mentioned a couple of weeks ago and confirmed Yesterday
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21-04-09, 12:22 PM
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Re: I need an excuse not..
I want to add - We will not be getting paid to come in on Saturday OR time off in lieu.
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21-04-09, 12:23 PM
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Re: I need an excuse not..
Ask Hovis
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21-04-09, 12:25 PM
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Re: I need an excuse not..
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F**k right off. |
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21-04-09, 12:26 PM
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Re: I need an excuse not..
Religious reasons------Have you considered becoming Jewish for the weekend?
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21-04-09, 12:26 PM
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Re: I need an excuse not..
Tell them you have a weekend away on the bike booked and you've already paid for your accomodation.
Last edited by plowsie; 21-04-09 at 12:26 PM. Reason: forgot - end |
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21-04-09, 12:26 PM
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Re: I need an excuse not..
You work in IT. It's par for the course that you may have to come in occasionally out-of-hours.
Stop being workshy & do your job! There are a few people out there who would love to have work right now. Sort out your priorities! Ask your friend to pick his bike up later in the day when you'll be free. |
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21-04-09, 12:26 PM
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Re: I need an excuse not..
Just tell them you can't make it.
I am a sysadmin and have been in the same position, they can always reschedule it if you are required and genuinely can't make it. Dan |
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