10. I’ve Earned It
Yup, a bold one. Yes, we admit it, this is not an excuse, but a request. Anyway, we had to include it on our list, because we saw this as a recommendation on many forums, and it seemed like a valid one. If you are a hard working fellow, never missed a day at work, never called sick, and are very important to your company’s success, then you really did earn it. Of course, not everyone should try this excuse, but only those that are really good workers, and are pretty sure of how their boss could react. It is a gamble. But, without the risk there is no gain, right?