Woman Takes Flight After Calling in Sick, Finds Boss on the Same Plane

An Australian woman’s attempt to score a day off work backfired spectacularly when she ran into her boss – on the same plane! Leila Soares’ comical experience quickly skyrocketed to online fame, with her TikTok video clocking over 11 million views.

Soares documented her predicament in a now-viral clip, titled “Messaged my boss to call in sick only to find him on the same flight.” The video opens with passengers disembarking a JetStar flight, the camera zooming in on a man presumed to be Soares’ supervisor. Then, a dramatic pan reveals Soares herself, hidden behind a mask, sunglasses, and a cap – a last-ditch effort at incognito status.

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While nerves ran high, Soares later clarified in the comments that her boss likely missed her. He boarded from the front and entered through the first door, while Soares was seated towards the back and came in from the rear. But the suspense remains – did the jig get up?

Soares’ plight resonated with viewers, sparking a flood of relatable comments. “Happened to me! Called in sick, went shopping, checkout lady: ‘What are you buying?’ I died,” shared one user. Another chimed in, “Once called in sick and hit the casino, only to see my boss waving at me by the roulette machines!”

With its relatable humour and touch of workplace anxiety, Soares’ video has struck a chord with millions. It serves as a lighthearted reminder that sometimes, the best-laid plans (and sick calls) can go hilariously awry.