I need to take a day off next week for a paid photo shoot & need a good excuse for work

Question

The photoshoot is over $500 and is for a magazine so its a great opportunity to get me "out" there....the only problem work will not be happy if i take a sickie (ive only ever had 1 in 4 months but i know they dont like it)...ive also tried to reschedule the shoot but its the only date the photographer can do it to meet the deadline......anyone got any good ideas of what i can say? I dont want to say anyone died either. If i cancel the shoot it will ruin my chances for the future too. Any advice would be great......Thanks in advance everyone :)

Answer 1

1. if you have a male boss say "i have womens problems" - us fellas generally dont like to know anymore details

2. if you have a female boss tell her you have a sick child or something

3. organise some annual leave for that day

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Answer 2

Say Family Emergency...Like your sister was in a car accident or she's having a baby or your dad had a stroke or your mom fell down the stairs and is in the hospital. Or you daughter has a really bad fever and your husband is out of town so you have to take care of her

Answer 3

Here's a strange idea.

Why not go with the TRUTH.

Answer 4

Yeah, why not the truth?  I think that gives you more credibility now and in the future.  You can offer to stay late other days to make up for it, if that helps.  

Answer 5

be straight with boss, and suggest working extra hours now to make up for missed time, even if possible work extra after, note that if your job now is going to be complicated with further interruptions, or you may end up leaving for other career move, best let boss and co-workers know, depending on any unknown work or social conflicts at hand,

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Answer 6

You're going to dishonest for something like this?

How about the truth? Don't you think your boss will understand?  

Answer 7

Just call in and use a sick day- when they ask why- say its personal, and that should be end of discussion.