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The 5 Worst Excuses For Being Late To Work…And How To Fix Them

If you’ve ever been late to work, you know how hard it can be to come up with a convincing excuse. Unfortunately, some excuses are so bad that they just don’t cut it.

Bryce Purnell
7 min readMar 12, 2023
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In this article, we’re going to discuss the five worst excuses for being late to work, and how you can fix them.

From traffic delays to oversleeping, we’ll explore some of the most common excuses and provide advice on how to explain your lateness in a more convincing way.

My train was delayed

If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having to explain why you were late for work due to a delayed train, it’s important to make sure that you have a convincing excuse.

Here are five tips for delivering a convincing excuse when your train was delayed:

  1. Be honest and straightforward. Be sure to provide as many details as possible, such as when the train was…

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Bryce Purnell
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