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16 Fun Excuses for Being Late to Work

Are you chronically late for work? The good news is, you're not alone: At least 16% of the working population admits to rolling into the office late at least once a week.

Need some more data to help explain to your boss why you're not there at 9 on the dot? Check out this infographic for some real stats on being late for workand some made-up excuses you may or may not want to try.

16 Excuses For Being Late To Work

Home page photo of late woman courtesy of Shutterstock. Infographic courtesy of Online Clock via visual.ly.