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Why do people want to skip work, because they don't like their job? Isn't that unfair?

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Most people don't really enjoy their jobs. It may be boring, time consuming, low paying, or they have unwanted working hours. Yes, it is unfair to the company.

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Isn't this method overboard?

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Definitely. The truth is bound to come out, and that moment will be very awkward.

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What if I did pick a very distant relative whom I was also very close to, but find out that my boss actually knows this person?

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Tell your boss you are sorry for lying and give a good reason, true or not, for why you lied to get out of work. Promise to never do it again and that you will work even harder in your job. You may have to say that you won't take a few days worth of payment in order to make up for your lies, but if you do end up getting sacked, you can find a new job.

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What should I do if I get caught out and my boss confronts me?

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Do the decent thing and be honest. Don't expect any sympathy and you might even risk losing your job for being unethical and misusing your leave entitlements. At the very least, don't be surprised if you are disciplined in some way, such as getting a warning.

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