“SORRY I won’t make it into the office today but I’ve been kicked in the head by a horse and I am currently in hospital suffering from concussion.”
As excuses go for not turning up to work, you have to say this one is pretty solid.
If I was the boss receiving it, I’d duly nod it through — because I’m all heart — perhaps adding a “GWS” (get well soon) to my reply.
I would probably be equally as receptive if I had a call from a member of staff who declared they were suffering from cancer and would I mind just keeping …