DoonTheSlope Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hopefully not getting too carried away here but at work today I was checking the holiday rota and with the Euro Playoffs being all over the place it isn't a case of just putting in for 1 week and I now don't have enough for the week after the first legs which I took. If the away leg is second then I've been thinking about what excuses I can come up with and one which has stuck out is making out I'm going away for a few days then phoning up saying I've lost/stolen my passport. I'll have had no absences for pushing 3 years by the time November comes but phoning up from abroad gives me the fear when I'm kidding on I'm in my chariot. Usually they sometimes phone you and if I'm not near my landline then I'm screwed but tell them I am abroad then it makes it a wee bit more plausable. To the point what's the procedure and what happens if you lose or have your passport stolen so I can get my story in order Many thanks in advance dear chums Ps. No wonder the country's ####ed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 offer to work a weekend or work public holidays or something - depends your relationship with your manager - but saves all the hassle of above, and saves having to lie + if they have any common sense - they will link you normaly go to the football Sure temporary passports can be issued same day - and if i was your boss, i would be asking a few months later to see your new PP or temp passport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 You can get an emergency passport within a couple of hours of getting to a consulate. Done it, got the t-shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'd just be up front with them. You'd get found out one way or another. I got spotted on the TV in Tallinn, when I was meant to be working in London. At the World Cup in '98, my boss at the time just said, "I'll see you when I see you - If we get through the group, HR can stick their holiday rotas up their arse". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks folks, another idea is to phone the doctor with flu like symptoms. Last time I had the flu the doctor refused to see me and just issued me with a line for however long it was and to get in touch if I wasn't any better. At least that way I'd only have to phone my work a couple off times to tell them about the line then not have to do it every morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Sickness & diarrhoea. Works everytime - 24 to 72 hours off and you wouldn't be expected to go to a doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 If they know you go to games, it'd look hellish suspect though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 If they know you go to games, it'd look hellish suspect though. Sayin the games on the Saturday and not paying silly money for the flight on the Sunday string it out till Monday perhaps least that way I'm being half honest and just unfortunately got my passport stolen. If it's not on the Saturday then come up with the old charter flight story, back straight after the game on the Sunday or whatever If I've got a line then they can hardly argue with a medical expert can they?? There's far too many scenarios too think about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac1 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 You better hope no one from your work reads this board or you would be busted in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Keep it simple. People phone in sick all the time when they are at it, just don't complicate it and make it a bigger deal than it is. What's your works policy on sickness? Can you get x amount of days off without a line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Keep it simple. People phone in sick all the time when they are at it, just don't complicate it and make it a bigger deal than it is. What's your works policy on sickness? Can you get x amount of days off without a line? Not sure how many days, I'm hardly ever off, it'll be 3 years come November so that's one thing in my favour. There's always people off with stress in my work, probably at it so if I went down that route I'd just be another number but the thought off speaking to the doctor face to face and trying to our an act on just gives me the boak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Find out what they policy is. My place now allows 3 days sick without certificate 3 times a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 There's a long way to go so I'll try and subtley drop it in conversation. Folk who think that TA trips are a barrel of laughs don't realise the stress we have go through to get away!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Firstly, we'll win the group. Secondly, if we don't, don't make up a daft story about being stuck in a foreign country without any way to get home. They'll probably want to help, but the worst thing is the lie upon lie upon lie you'll have to do. You'll trip yourself up. You've been there for over 3 years. Ask if you can take next years' holidays, work extra, be truthful. I've done the three to go and follow Scotland away and if you speak to the right person, they'll see your passion. I've even been sacked because of a trip to watch the u21s in Croatia. Do what you think is right. Ye only live once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Work won't be important if we are in with a chance. Don't miss the opportunity of seeing us qualify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Re-write your work's flexi-time policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Will anyone die if you don't turn up to work? If not, do whatever works for you. If you're going to lie though, make it a good one - tell them you've got Ebola / been kidnapped by Somali pirates / eloped with the woman of your dreams (except she's a goat), etc I'd just be up front with them. You'd get found out one way or another. I got spotted on the TV in Tallinn, when I was meant to be working in London.At the World Cup in '98, my boss at the time just said, "I'll see you when I see you - If we get through the group, HR can stick their holiday rotas up their arse". That's the kind of boss you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Don't lie - figure it out in a proper and honest manner. Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie27 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I got lost south of that big broon hing in London.Still had my passport tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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