Between midnight releases, far away shows, limited edition merch, and the usual Melvins fun, I'm sure that we have all told a lie or two in order to get time off of work to support our melvins habbit. Lets share some stories about sticking it to the man in the name of rock and roll.
I used a personal day to see them at the Opera House. When I filled out
the form I put "seeing my dying Grandma who's undergoing chemotherapy"
I always say that my parents are landing at the airport and I promised to pick them up. They had me drive them because they hate the traffic. It sucks because I'm busy and I gotta work and they don't understand. They will probably make me go to dinner with them afterwards. Its gonna fuck up the whole day. I'm completly pissed. I wish I could just work and you could pick them up. ......and then I go see the Melvins
Quote from: anaconda on February 25, 2011, 10:33:26 PM
I used a personal day to see them at the Opera House. When I filled out
the form I put "seeing my dying Grandma who's undergoing chemotherapy"
Thanks for sharing ANACONDA. You're really beginning to come out of your shell. You're becomming more involved in the group and sharing some great personal disclosures. I'm proud of how much you've grown since we first started.
Rollins Band - Liar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaysTVcounI#ws)
I was in Cardiff to see the Melvins and had to be back at work the next day which would have been impossible. Just a simple, "I have a cold" was all it took. Got paid, too.
(Incidentally, I discovered this week that the Operations Director checks Facebook to see if people who have booked a sickie are telling the truth. Look out, kids, everybody's watching.)
Quote from: anaconda on February 25, 2011, 10:33:26 PM
I used a personal day to see them at the Opera House. When I filled out
the form I put "seeing my dying Grandma who's undergoing chemotherapy"
:lol: you're so bad :lol:
I'd kick my boss in the nut's before I'd miss a show. :D
I have used "Day Surgery" as an excuse even though they were literally playing 5 minutes from me @ the time. The next day after a show is what really hurts!
Shall we have a competition? The most ludicrous excuse given to one's employers for not being at work to see the Melvins. Competition ends 31 December 2011. No cheating. Genuine photocopy of the sick form posted here. NO CHEATING. A decent Melvins-related prize for the winner. Well?
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lh8xt109jI1qzdf0go1_500.png)
No one said they were on their way to seen their friend, Melvin?
Quote from: jules on February 26, 2011, 02:42:45 PM
Shall we have a competition? The most ludicrous excuse given to one's employers for not being at work to see the Melvins. Competition ends 31 December 2011. No cheating. Genuine photocopy of the sick form posted here. NO CHEATING. A decent Melvins-related prize for the winner. Well?
I like this idea. I just need the Melvins to hit the midwest so I can show off my awsome lie!!
how will we get a decent prize??
Quote from: Afterbirthmilkshake on February 27, 2011, 06:57:09 PM
Quote from: jules on February 26, 2011, 02:42:45 PM
Shall we have a competition? The most ludicrous excuse given to one's employers for not being at work to see the Melvins. Competition ends 31 December 2011. No cheating. Genuine photocopy of the sick form posted here. NO CHEATING. A decent Melvins-related prize for the winner. Well?
I like this idea. I just need the Melvins to hit the midwest so I can show off my awsome lie!!
how will we get a decent prize??
I'll donate.
sadly, I've never had to lie to work to see a Melvins show.
QuoteGenuine photocopy of the sick form posted here
Do people really have to fill something like this out if they miss work? I just have to call and let my boss know I'm sick/hurt and won't be coming in that day.
Quote from: spunkmonkey on February 28, 2011, 04:36:07 PM
sadly, I've never had to lie to work to see a Melvins show.
QuoteGenuine photocopy of the sick form posted here
Do people really have to fill something like this out if they miss work? I just have to call and let my boss know I'm sick/hurt and won't be coming in that day.
I do. After I return to work there's a form to fill in. I'm guaranteed to be paid for 4 days sick every year, though. After that it's at the manager's discretion.
Quote from: spunkmonkey on February 28, 2011, 04:36:07 PM
sadly, I've never had to lie to work to see a Melvins show.
QuoteGenuine photocopy of the sick form posted here
Do people really have to fill something like this out if they miss work? I just have to call and let my boss know I'm sick/hurt and won't be coming in that day.
good point. (An audio recording would be funny.) We should also require a copy of the ticket stub.
Quote from: Afterbirthmilkshake on March 02, 2011, 11:07:08 AM
Quote from: spunkmonkey on February 28, 2011, 04:36:07 PM
sadly, I've never had to lie to work to see a Melvins show.
QuoteGenuine photocopy of the sick form posted here
Do people really have to fill something like this out if they miss work? I just have to call and let my boss know I'm sick/hurt and won't be coming in that day.
good point. (An audio recording would be funny.) We should also require a copy of the ticket stub.
Definitely. :D Bonus points awarded to people who were docked money as a result (a photocopy of their wage slip would be necessary)
Quote from: spunkmonkey on February 28, 2011, 04:36:07 PM
sadly, I've never had to lie to work to see a Melvins show.
QuoteGenuine photocopy of the sick form posted here
Do people really have to fill something like this out if they miss work? I just have to call and let my boss know I'm sick/hurt and won't be coming in that day.
You don't have to lie spunkmonkey...you GET to!
Schnab called in sick tuesday, some years ago, took the plane to London, together with wifey, saw Melvins live at Koko wednesday, went back again thursday and back am arbeid fresh as fiddle. Some nervous moment at airport too and from London, in case anyone who knew me and some of my colleagues, perhaps also my boss, was there at the airport, other than that I had 3 superb days in proud London.