About Me

Welcome to Review Yo' Ass. I have taken the title from the Parks and Rec phrase “Treat Yo' Self”, and I am Treating Myself by Reviewing Yo' Ass. Simply put, it has been a worrying time seeing America re-elect a clown (I am trying to be charitable here) and his cabal, especially with the impact on women. In times of worry it is recommended to journal thoughts to get them out, or to write letters to people that are annoying you and never send them. So, with a Myles Barlow-esque nod this is my way of dealing with my angst at the state of America right now: by Reviewing Yo' Ass and posting it here. Reviews are out of 5 stars.

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Reasons for phoning in sick.

There are many excuses I have heard over the years for chucking a sickie. Having a "mental health day" being about the worst of them. At least try and make it sound genuine: send the email or text at night so it appears you were up with something terrible; or send the email before your boss is up in the morning so there is no come back. Think of something that sounds realistic - fevers (no one wants you in the office post COVID 19!), a tummy bug, get creative with it. I can tell you that texting your boss at 7.32pm on a Sunday night, saying you have jet lag and can't come in tomorrow certainly sounds like an exotic and exciting excuse. Most people would be thinking "Wow! Have they flown in from Jo'Burg (it does sound more exciting said that way)/Sydney/Mumbai. What kind of life are they leading?" Under no circumstances when questioned where you have flown from name a domestic city with a one hour time difference. And at least have the courtesy not to tell me in the text you are comfortably at home at 7.32pm. That's just tiredness.

Excuses that need more work: 2 stars.