Migraine
Good - sometimes...
Death in the family (close family member)
Good
Illness
Good - sometimes...
Doctor or dentist appointment
Good - if time off was requested according to policy
Furnace needs emergency repairs
Good - in certain circumstances
School is closed for bad weather
Good - could you work from home?
No ride to work
Bad - plan ahead!
Family illness (child elderly parent)
Good - in most circumstances
Unexpected car troubles
Good - but make other arrangements ASAP
Headache
Bad
Death in the family (not a close relative and you have used all of your bereavement time)
Bad
Car insurance or license has expired
Bad - Doesn't prevent you from attending work
Lost my phone
Bad - you can still go to work!
Shut off alarm on accident
Bad
Medical tests or procedures
Good - but give as much notice as possible
Don't want to work with co-worker you don't like
Bad
Partied too much last night
Bad
Family emergency
Good - if it is truly an emergency