I don't resort to dishonesty and would prefer to be given the same consideration in return. Given the fact that most excuses are fabrications, and are generally "lame", I can certainly understand how an excuse generator might find it's niche. I think It is rather pathetic that some people who need excuses lack the creativity to devise their own however. I can only hope that the generator is capable of transcending the uninspired efforts offered by most people, or at the very least that it offers entertaining excuses which might serve to lessen the annoyance experienced by employers who are subjected to such tactics.
It is certainly possible to have a valid excuse, though I would be more inclined to refer to it as a "reason" since it would be an honest assessment of a situation that might prohibit a person from meeting their other occupational obligations, and might contain at least a hint of legitimacy. Considering that such a mechanism would be utilized by people attempting to forego the admittance of the real reason why they are either late or absent, I believe it to be an ill conceived concept overall. I also find it questionable that any person, or group of people would hope to profit from the perpetuation of dishonesty, as though there isn't enough of that happening without adding to the problem.
The process definitely undermines an employees integrity, even if the employer is unaware. Lies have consequences, that is the way it works, and the truth has a tendency to surface at the most inopportune of times. Not to mention the inconvenience that might be imposed on an employee who has a legitimate reason for being absent, but is incapable of taking the time off that they need because another employee with a fabricated excuse has already created a situation where the workload exceeds the number of people who are responsible for completing the tasks at hand.
I believe that time off should be available if it's needed, though if a person accepts the responsiblity of a position in any industry, they should be willing to fulfill that obligation even on the days they would just assume stay in bed for the duration. More often than not there is likely something more appealing to do though, even if it's simply a matter of doing nothing. It's a safe assumption that anyone who is willing to go to such lengths to get out of work is already known for their lack of committment and dedication. That being the case, they may as well just acknowledge that they
are too lazy to go to work. I can almost guarantee that most of their bosses wouldn't be the least bit surprised by the admission, but would likely appreciate the honesty.
I don't imagine there would be an excuse generator if there wasn't a market for it, and it's likely that the market existed long before the inception of this particular technology. As an employer I have heard an wide array of excuses, and have heard some that were so ridiculous that I couldn't help but want to terminate the employment of the people who assumed I was dumb enough to believe the absurd claims they thought were suitable as justification for their tardiness or absence. It's difficult enough to run a business without having to be innundated with illegitimate claims in regard to an employees health, or the wellbeing of their family, which more often than not are at the heart of the excuses given. Mechanical failure, sick kids, lack of a baby sitter, personal illness, or personal tragedy, whatever it might be, if you say it's true and it isn't, what right could you possibly have to expect anyone to believe you in the event that it ever was true? It's best to let the truth be known, as I like to say, it is better to accept the consequences of the truth than it is to reap the benefits of deceit.
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