What's the best excuse you've heard for calling in sick at work?

My coworker won the lottery. It wasn’t the jackpot, but he won several hundred thousand dollars. He called into work the day after he won and simply said, “I’m not going to be into work, but I’…

Top stories for Susan   What's the best excuse you've heard for calling in sick at work? Joshua Lee, Professor, Police Supervisor, Writer, Consultant • Answered April 23, 2022 My coworker won the lottery. It wasn’t the jackpot, but he won several hundred thousand dollars. He called into work the day after he won and simply said, “I’m not going to ... Read more » 8.8K 303   Does cancer have an odor? Conilius Brehem, Doctor Emeritus (2000-present) • Answered June 1 Absolutely, it does. I remember when I first caught its smell at the young age of a teenager. My grandmother was having a fight with breast cancer back then. The smell has ... Read more » 1K 184   What is the most absurd charge you have ever found hidden on a hospital bill? Gary Cartwright • Answered April 6 In the UK I self reported to A&E. As it was a warm evening so there were free cold drinks available, no need to use the vending machines. After triage, seeing a junior doct... Read more » 1.8K 147   How do restaurants make a baked potato so quickly? At home it takes close to an hour or a little more in the oven, and 45 mins on the BBQ. Michael Allen, I have no credentials • Answered October 28, 2024 My very first job ever was at a restaurant named Ponderosa. It was a steakhouse but better known for its buffet. The side for 90% of their meals was baked potato by default... Read more » 5.5K 317   Donald Trump wanted to paint the White House. He called three contractors to ask for their quotes. Carsten Steler, Stories • Posted May 23 The Chinese man offered 3 million dollars. The European, 7 million. The Indian, 10 million. Trump asked the Chinese man: "How did you quote 3 million dollars?" The Chinese man replied: "One million ... Read more » 10.7K 967   Why do heavy drinkers often miss the early warning signs of serious health problems, even if they feel fine? John Sanders • Answered June 13 because at first alcohol turns us on and in the end it turns on you, if your a heavy drinker with a problem with alcohol. I know a close person today who drinks up to 15–24... Read more » 303 46   What is the "Say my name." scam some passengers try with Uber and Lyft? Peter Johnson, lives in Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2010-present) • Answered July 7, 2020 The typical scam is. passenger opens door and says “What rider name are you looking for.?”. hoping the driver says ‘mark’ in which case the rider says ‘yep, thats me’ and ge... Read more » 1.2K 107   Can I legally refuse to take back my stolen car from the tow yard if I can't inspect it first and there are high fees involved? The Greater of Two Evils, lives in Montana (1976-present) • Updated June 9 Q: Can I legally refuse to take back my stolen car from the tow yard if I can't inspect it first and there are high fees involved? A: Sure. I don’t think the tow yard cares.... Read more » 1.3K 144   Have you ever been strip searched? Asked in Jokes, Humour & Funny stories 🤣😹🙈😆 • Answered by Pamela Blackwell-Nwonye • April 5 My father died in 1996. The office where I worked gave me money to fly home for the funeral. My younger sister worked at a restaurant and if she didn’t work, she didn’t get... Read more » 1.5K 64   I have two employees that usually leave work at 6 pm. They are good, but I don’t like that their commitment lasts for work hours only. What should I do as a CEO? Clark Baker, B.A Hons Business Management, University of Worcester (2014) • Answered September 28, 2024 My start time is 8:30. Not my arrival time. I am paid to work from 8:30. I'll be at my desk, ready to work at that time. My finish time is 5:30. Not my leaving time. This is... Read more » 8K 786   What screams "I'm poor"? Dennis Watson, Veteran, traveler, veteran traveler. • Answered December 16, 2025 One thing you might not expect. However, I have noticed it’s almost universally true, regardless of country. Poor people have lots of stuff in their homes. Poor people hold ... Read more » 5K 121   What happens if you let cancer run its course without chemo and radiation treatment? Jennifer Cogzell, former Retired • Answered May 19 My brother and three of my brother in laws all died of lung cancer. I won't go into each individually but my brother opted for no treatment at all, only pain killers if he ... Read more » 2.7K 256 Read more in your feed

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What is the worst retirement mistake you have done?

I retired in December of 2022 at age 66 and 4 months, the exact age (at the time) for 100% Social Security. I don't really think I made any mistakes, honestly. That being said, I really didn't …

Top stories for Susan   What is the worst retirement mistake you have done? John A. Whitehead, former Building and Grounds Manager at Zoos (2011-2022) • Answered June 18 I retired in December of 2022 at age 66 and 4 months, the exact age (at the time) for 100% Social Security. I don't really think I made any mistakes, honestly. That being sa... Read more » 176 25   Why do old people get tired so easily? Thelma Beardsmore, former Retired • Answered June 4, 2025 I am almost 80 and there is only one basic rule for older people, no matter what health issues you have, and I have a number of major issues… the trick is to just do what y... Read more » 27.6K 1.9K   My Uber passenger rating is 4.32 as I do not give tips. Can I delete my account and open a new one with the same phone number to reset my passenger rating? Guy Hamilton, Real Estate Broker (2003-present) • Answered April 17 No. You have a 4.32 drivers don’t know if you have tipped or not before they rate you. A 4.32 takes a real effort above and beyond at being a horrible passenger. It is goin... Read more » 256 72   What happens if you let cancer run its course without chemo and radiation treatment? Jennifer Cogzell, former Retired • Answered May 19 My brother and three of my brother in laws all died of lung cancer. I won't go into each individually but my brother opted for no treatment at all, only pain killers if he ... Read more » 1.6K 152   Why do high performers fail to get promoted? Sean Kernan • Answered November 8, 2018 I have met so many smart people in my career. Some of them were profoundly brilliant and also outworked everyone around them. Two things sabatoged those people: One: they acte... Read more » 1.6K 123   My blood pressure reads 137/86 at pulse 70. Is it normal? Paul Dearden • Answered June 14 Your blood pressure is top figure (systolic) if 110 plus half your age. Your bottom figure should be under 100 bottom figure (diastolic). If it’s above your kidneys/ liver a... Read more » 295 29   What’s it like to be an MD in prison? MetroDispatch • Answered May 15 In the violent hierarchy of prison politics, ruthless gangs will give an inmate a total pass on extortion and assault for one specific reason: he used to be a medical docto... Read more » 529 22   Why do car dealerships not allow you to pay for the car in full on credit cards if the amounts on each does not exceed your limit? Hany Said, Mortgage Loan Officer (2021-present) • Updated December 28, 2025 This is a policy of many dealerships and for good reason. It has nothing to do with the fees because when this is brought up, some customers said “no problem! I will pay th... Read more » 2.8K 330   I'm pregnant and giving my baby up for adoption when he's born. Someone told me today that I'll have to hold him at the hospital right after birth. Is that true? I don't want to Ted Bochi, worked at Pan Lon • Answered February 5 I adopted a baby girl 22 years ago almost to the day. The birthmother did hold the baby but briefly. But my daughter knew since age 4 that she was adopted and she decided t... Read more » 1.2K 206   Are oysters alive when eaten? NovaPrism • Answered June 6 When you slurp a raw oyster, the creature sliding down your throat is actually still alive. If it had died before being shucked, eating it could send you to the hospital. Oy... Read more » 631 109   Why do lottery winners often blow through their winnings? Ed T. • Updated October 16, 2024 I work with a V.P. at Schwab who told me a story about one of his clients who won a substantial lottery prize. The guy was a working man his whole life, and he knew the val... Read more » 2K 299   How do people who never had children enjoy their retirement years without regrets? Linda Cotton, former Retired from teaching Science and Procurement • Answered August 18, 2025 I can answer that. My husband and I never could get pregnant, and one time we did I lost the baby at 3 months pregnant. We are now in our late 60’s after working our whole ... Read more » 1K 83 Read more in your feed

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