How many times have you not wanted to go to work? Will you resort to making up excuses, even if they sound ridiculous and far-fetched? Some workers have no shame and will come up with the most unique lies. Almost one-third of employees have missed work this year at least once when they weren't truly sick, according to a CareerBuilder.com survey that questioned at least 4,700 workers and 3,100 employers.

Office absences can be blamed on the flu or colds, but the economy may also play a ...

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