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Gallery of the Uncommon

The time zones at NESC TEC

The Communication Service had access to the justifications that people write on their time clocks whenever they have to skip work or when they arrive late. And some of the explanations provided are pretty bizarre.

And the award for the most unusual excuse goes to: “The core-time is too strict”.

You can check the remaining positions below (maybe you will get inspired for the next time you forget to punch clock):

1.    The core-time is too strict
2.    I was delayed | Strange lack of obliterations
3.    Persian New Year
4.    Adaptation to Daylight Saving Time
5.    ..
6.    I was late because of the rain
7.    Some error
8.    I was busy
9.    Failure in the card?!
10.  I was tired


We cannot reveal what their bosses decided to do when they saw these outstanding excuses.  But perhaps their reaction may be a good subject for another Gallery of the Uncommon. Stay tuned.