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7 Excuses People Give To Take Breaks At Work
Many employees consider breaks at work as their birthright and some go to any extent to enjoy them. People give creative reasons to their bosses so that they can get some relief from working. Today, Boldsky looks at various reasons for taking breaks at work that employees give to their bosses.
For those working eight hours, these small breaks become a necessity. Short break refreshes and relaxes mind. Moreover, employees resume working with a fresh mind after a break, which in turn results in good work.
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However, what happens when some workers give reasons for taking short breaks every now and then?
We all have that one colleague who will come up with new ways to get breaks from work even without bothering what boss might say. It might be an urgent phone call or a headache, these employees do whatever they can to take short breaks.
We have compiled a list of fun and weird reasons for taking breaks at work. Read on.
Bank Work
This is the most exploited reason employees give to their bosses to take breaks. You never know whether they actually go to bank or just roam around leaving work behind.
Doctor's Appointment
Another reason frequently given by workers is doctor's appointment. With full confidence they say that they have to see a doctor and take around half an hour or 45 minutes to report back to work.
Tea Break
Tea is essential for any worker. It keeps them going for the humongous work. However, frequent tea breaks are common among those who are bored with their day's work.
Rest Break
"I'm having headache. I will rest for a while." By saying this, break lovers happily take rest for good half hour.
Receive Relative
Relative is in town? Employees use this as an opportunity to sneak out of the office! Yes, many workers go out saying they have to receive their relative.
Walk
"Sir, my lower back is aching. I will return after short walk." Every boss must have heard this reason from their employees. This is one of the creative reasons for taking breaks at work.
Loo Break
It might sound weird, but yes, people love to take loo breaks. Some go and talk over the phone and come after good half an hour making everyone wonder what they did for so long in the loo.
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