Work/Life: Now You Can Pay Someone To Give You A Day Off
An Oklahoma company is causing a ruckus by running a Web site that offers various excuse notes to people who want to take some short-notice time off from work. For about 25 bucks, you can download a document that looks like it comes from a doctor, a court, or even a funeral home. The site disclaimer points out that the forms are for entertainment purposes only, but since medical records are protected from public scrutiny, often the sick notes from doctors go unquestioned while an employee skips out on responsibility for a day.
Here’s one that’s ambiguous enough: “It’s a Code Orange day. I can’t make it in.”
Which could mean pollen’s high and your allergies are kickin’ your butt:
Or you’re nervous about your safety (works best in NYC or near major airports):
Which one will the kids use first?
