The real reason the car wouldnt start and why he missed work

You may have thought youve heard every reason for missing work. But a new survey by Harris Interactive puts those tired excuses in perspective.

Here are some real-life examples for missing a day on the job:

Employee forgot he had been hired for the job.

Employee said her dog was having a nervous breakdown.

Employees dead grandmother was being exhumed for a police investigation.

Employees toe was stuck in a faucet.

And heres one from an individual you might prefer didnt come to work at your dealership: The employees sobriety test wouldnt allow the car to start.