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Workshy beware: MERs virus not yet a believable excuse for calling in sick

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Calling in today? Remember that claiming to have morning sickness often leads to unwelcome attention. Especially if you’re a man.

An independent poll has confirmed that giving suffering from the MERS virus as a reason for not going to work will be considered bullshit by over 90% of employers.

Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome, commonly known as MERs, is real and can be fatal however its title contains a big clue as to where you have to have been to be exposed to it. Anyone wanting a lie-in and a day away from office-based horror should be aware that having recently had a short-break in Machynlleth is not enough. Continue reading

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