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As a licensee myself for many years, I too have heard every excuse in the book. I think it's because we tend to employ a lot of youngsters who just don't think it through. As I said earlier in the thread, I except nothing but a phone call - Except if its from their mum, that cop out really winds...

I once had a lad who text me in the middle of the night saying he was sick and wouldn't be in the next day...... .....10 minutes later he text me asking me if 'I could get him any gear'!! Obviously meant for someone else! I never saw him again!

Nail on head. I'd be suspicious. A simple phone call asking for a day off unpaid for family reasons would be enough for me to give the benefit of the doubt. I'd take it as a lesson learned and move on. Best of luck.

Pretty harsh. But maybe a phone call to your line manager would of been better? I don't except e-mails or texts from anyone I employ. Makes me think they've something to hide.