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Calling In Sick

Brrrrrriiiinnnnnggggggggggggggggg Good. She is not going to pick up. You can talk to a machine. So much easier. Hello? Hello? Um, ah, hey, boss, I am seriously sick today. There is no way I can come to work. What is wrong? I have pneumonia, asthma, possible flu, my leg is broken and my head just fell off. Drop the phone now. That is enough. Some people might even consider it overkill.

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Date: 10/5/2018 9:12:00 PM
Lol! I love this, Caren. You've captured this familiar phenomenon perfectly with your endearing wit and your last line is especially awesome.. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/6/2018 4:40:00 AM
Thank you Susan. I know when I call in and I am faking it, I tend to give two or three reasons rather than one.
Date: 10/5/2018 1:56:00 PM
Sounds oddly familiar... *awkwardly clears throat* ;p
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/5/2018 2:30:00 PM
hahahahahaha That is so good!
Date: 10/5/2018 5:45:00 AM
LOL! That’s what you want to say!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/5/2018 5:59:00 AM
Precisely what I do say.

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