What excuse can I use to miss work?

A sick child and informing your employer that they will be home from school or daycare. Flat tire and informing your employer you’d like to work from home or miss today’s work. Or general car trouble. General car issues and informing your employer you won’t be able to attend work.

How do I get a week off work?

12 Tips for Asking for Time Off

Plan the best time to ask your boss. Timing is everything.
Don’t ask at a peak time.
Provide context for your request.
Schedule your time in advance whenever possible.
Use it or lose it.
Request time off in writing.
Don’t make plans before you receive permission.
Help plan the workflow.

How do I ask my boss for a week off?

7 ways to ask for time off just the right way

Choose your time wisely.
Be specific and give relevant details.
Get caught up with all of your work.
Be fair with the rest of your team.
Make sure you ask, not tell.
Offer to help plan for when you’re away.
Request your time in writing.

What is personal emergency?

Personal emergency means a catastrophic and debilitating medical situations, severely complicated disabilities, severe accident cases, family medical emergencies or other hardship situations that are likely to require an employee’s absence from duty for a prolonged period of time and to result in a substantial loss of …

How do you ask for time off example?

Hi [supervisor’s name], I want to request time off [date] due to [reason]. I am happy to discuss this with you more in person if you would like. My team has no significant deadlines or presentations to give on [day you’re requesting off].

How do I ask my boss for time off on short notice?

Hi [Boss’ Name], I was wondering if I could take off [date] from [time] to [time] for [reason]? I can still work [date] from [time] to [time], and plan to [what you plan to do to make up for missed time]. However, if you think it makes more sense for me to take the entire day, happy to do that as well.