Meta AI Leave Ideas: The August 15 to August 19 holidays offer a great chance for employees to avail of a rare five-day leave. On August 15, you have the country's biggest national holiday, Independence Day. The weekend, Saturday and Sunday, are falling on August 17 and August 18, respectively. And lastly, August 19 is Raksha Bandhan. Now, eagle-eyed readers might have already noticed that there is a gaping hole in the leave plan. August 16, which is a Friday, seems to stick out like a sore thumb. 


If you can somehow manage to get a leave approved by your boss on August 16, you can go ahead and finally go on that 5-day Goa trip without a hitch, from August 15 to August 19. 


So, how do we come up with a clever excuse beyond "down with fever", "uneasy stomach", and "sudden sickness in the family" that you can offer your boss? 


Let's put artificial intelligence (AI) to the test over here. AI, after all, has been designed to make our lives easier. So why not use it for some harmless mischief? After all, it's not every day that you get a five-day-long weekend!


Top 10 Leave Excuses From Meta AI


We went ahead and asked Meta AI to share 10 "super clever" excuses that we can offer to our bosses. 


However, given Llama-3-powered Meta AI's tongue-in-cheek approach to conversational responses, it generated 10 excuses that were more hilarious than effective.


Here's what it generated:


Here are 10 super clever excuses to get a leave from work on August 16:



  • "I've been invited to a secret family recipe cooking competition and I need to perfect my dish."

  • My pet's emotional support animal needs me for a therapy session."

  • "I've come down with a rare condition known as 'Sudden Onset Relaxation Syndrome' (SORS)."

  • "I need to attend to my garden, as my plants are experiencing separation anxiety."

  • "I've been called for jury duty... in a mock trial competition."

  • "My car's GPS has led me to a mysterious location, and I need to investigate."

  • "I've been asked to participate in a focus group for a new Netflix show."

  • "I'm experiencing a sudden case of 'Creative Burnout Syndrome' and need a day to recharge."

  • "My home's smart devices have developed a malfunction and I need to troubleshoot."

  • "I've been invited to an exclusive, one-day-only art exhibition... in my own backyard."


Remember, it's always best to be honest with your employer, but if you need a creative excuse, these might just do the trick!


Now, while these are definitely ROFL-worthy, we doubt these would land you in a soup rather than have your leaves approved.


Remember, generative AI is conversational! So, instead of settling for the first available response, you can always ask it further queries to fine-tune the solutions to your exact needs.


So, we simply asked Meta AI, "But these sound so fake. Give me excuses that my boss might believe!"



To this, Meta AI offered up solutions which are definitely more believable:


Here are 10 more excuses that might sound more believable:



  • "I have a family member visiting from out of town and I need to spend the day with them."

  • "I have a doctor's appointment I've been putting off and I need to take care of it."

  • "My car is in the shop and I need to take it in for repairs."

  • "I have a home emergency, such as a burst pipe or electrical issue, that I need to address."

  • "I need to take care of a personal errand that can't be done outside of work hours."

  • "I'm experiencing a family emergency that requires my attention."

  • "I have a scheduled home inspection/maintenance appointment."

  • "I need to attend to a family member's school/medical appointment."

  • "I have a utility appointment (electricity, gas, water, etc.) that I need to be present for."

  •  "I'm feeling unwell and need to take the day to rest and recover." (If all else fails!)


Remember to always be honest and communicate with your boss if possible. If you're feeling overwhelmed or need a mental health day, it's okay to take one!


So, go ahead and get creative! As mentioned earlier, generative AI models are all capable of changing responses based on your needs. So make sure you keep tuning your queries to your needs. 


If you do land a leave on August 16, let us know as we are still trying to figure out a good excuse! Best of luck!