Below we present the list of 10 Best Excuses to Get Out of Work Provided By AI Chatbots. For our methodology and a more comprehensive list please see 30 Best Excuses to Get Out of Work Provided By AI Chatbots.
10. Allergic Reaction: “I had an allergic reaction to something and need to see a doctor.”
Chat Bot: ChatGPT
This is a quality excuse, though you’ll likely need to come up with the fictional thing you were allergic to (make it something rare) and then make sure you’re never around that thing at work so your old cover story doesn’t fall apart.
9. Childcare Issues: “My regular childcare provider canceled, and I don’t have an alternative arrangement.”
Chat Bot: ChatGPT
It’s not uncommon for childcare arrangements to fall through, which makes this an extremely plausible reason to be unable to make it in to work. Of course, you would actually have to have a child for this to work.
8. Pet emergency. If your pet gets sick or injured, you may need to miss work to take them to the vet. You can say that your pet is sick, that they were injured, or that you need to take them to the vet for a checkup.
Chat Bot: Bard
This is a good excuse as it can apply to anyone and no employer would expect you to delay looking after your pet for the sake of work.
7. Funeral: “A close family member passed away, and I need to attend the funeral.”
Chat Bot: ChatGPT
A good solid excuse that your employer probably isn’t going to sniff around too much or demand proof of. The only downside to this one is that it’s not a great excuse if you need to take the next day or same day off, as your employer would wonder why you hadn’t informed them of it sooner, given that you would likely know when a funeral is to be held at least two days in advance.
6. Illness. This is another common excuse for missing work. You can say that you’re not feeling well, that you have a cold, the flu, or another illness.
Chat Bot: Bard
Undoubtedly the most come excuse for missing work, and one that could be applied not just to you, but to other family members as well.
5. Migraine or Severe Headache: “I’m experiencing an intense migraine and won’t be able to function effectively.”
Chat Bot: ChatGPT
This is a good alternative excuse to an illness, so you don’t need to trot that one out too often (if you’re keen on piling up the missed work days). It’s not something you’ll need a doctor’s note to prove and most employers should be sympathetic to your plight.
4. Personal Mental Health Day: “I’m feeling overwhelmed and need to take a personal day to recharge.”
Chat Bot: ChatGPT
Given the growing importance employers are placing on mental health and work/life balance, this is a good excuse to get a day off that has virtually no downside or potential to backfire.
3. Home Appliance Repair: “A major home appliance broke down, and I have to be present for the repair person.”
Chat Bot: ChatGPT
Getting a home appliance fixed is likely to be a pressing need and would justify a day off, especially given that repairmen rarely give specific times for when they’ll be able to come by and fix something.
2. Home Security Issue: “There was a break-in at my house, and I need to deal with the aftermath.”
Chat Bot: ChatGPT
This is another quality excuse that probably isn’t used very often. Dealing with the aftermath of a break-in would certainly justify a day off work as you would likely need to assess the situation, deal with the police (which would likely take hours to show up), and consider new security arrangements.
1. Lost Wallet/Identification: “I misplaced my wallet/ID, and I need to take care of the necessary procedures.”
Chat Bot: ChatGPT
This is a great excuse that not many people would likely come up with. Considering the immediate need to have ID and other items replaced and how long it can take to go through those processes, it’s more than justifiable to need a day off work to take care of it.
Final Score
ChatGPT -17
Bard -13
ChatGPT delivered higher quality excuses than Bard on average and seemed to understand the nature of the concept better than Bard, whose answers often boiled down to “if X happened to you, you can use it as an excuse to miss work”, which wouldn’t actually be an excuse at all then, it would be a legitimate reason. Given the results, we feel comfortable awarding ChatGPT the win and declaring it the better AI chatbot at this time.
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