It is true that everyone needs a break and we all deserve some rest from our routine schedules. While each of us gets time away from work and school, there are days when we simply want to take time off but do not have a genuine and legitimate reason. In such situations, most people opt for medical reasons as a way to skip work and school. While it is possible to get a note from a qualified medical professional, some people choose to make the notes on their own so as to avoid the hassle associated with visiting a specialist. However, there are several reasons why you should not make your own.

It takes a lot of time and effort
When making a fake doctor’s note, you will need to make sure that the document appears to be legitimate. This means putting a lot of time and effort into creating the note. When you need to take time away from work or school, you will not want to spend your free time working on a document to excuse yourself from your routine activities. You may actually prefer spending the time watching TV, taking a nap or relaxing. This is why you should come up with another reasonable excuse rather than making your own doctor’s note. 

Verifiable documentation
A doctor’s note should contain relevant information such as phone numbers, the physical location of the treatment facility as well as the name. While it may be possible to present the note without much of a problem, there are times when your employer may take a closer look at the document you have presented. If your breaks have been frequent or your absence is considered problematic, closer scrutiny of the document may reveal that they are not authentic.

The consequences can be dire
Once you are found to have presented  fake doctors notes, the trust that your boss or employer had in you will be eroded. Apart from the embarrassment that comes with being caught, you may also face disciplinary action in line with the rules of your workplace. If investigations are conducted and you are found to have presented several fake doctor’s note, this may limit the career opportunities available to you.

Professional ethics
As much as all of us need a break from school and work, lying to get a day off is not the right thing to do. There are a number of reasonable excuses that you can use to ensure that you get the rest you need.