- Leila Soares called in sick that day to catch a flight, only to find her boss there
- The Australian woman posted a now-viral TikTok while on board the plane
- Viewers couldn’t believe the coincidence as many shared their own stories
For anyone thinking about having a sick day, Leila Soares’ story may put you off forever.
The Australian woman posted a TikTok showing the moment she realized she might be in trouble after calling in sick to work that day.
After taking the day off, Leila boarded a flight. Only after she landed did she realize her boss was on the same plane.
“I messaged my boss to call in sick but found him on the same flight,” she wrote on the video.
In the seven-second clip, Leila shows the passengers of the JetStar flight leaving the plane, while she zooms in on a man believed to be her boss.
Australian woman Leila Soares posted a TikTok showing the moment she realized she might be in trouble after calling in sick to work that day
After calling in sick, Leila boarded a flight. After they landed, she realized her boss was on the same plane as her.
She then switches the camera back to her, wearing a cap, sunglasses and face mask, but looking shocked.
“And an oops,” she captioned the video, which has been viewed more than nine million times so far.
In response, Leila clarified that her boss would not have seen her when he boarded as the passengers at the back of the plane entered through the back door and he was further towards the front.
Leila did not provide any information about where she and her boss were traveling, but many users were concerned about her future work.
“Oops girl, you’re in trouble,” one user warned.
‘It happened to me that I called in sick and went shopping. At the cash register she stood right behind me and said “what are you buying?” “I froze,” one person said.
“I once called in sick and went to the casino and saw my boss waving at me at the roulette machines,” said another.
“My sister ended up taking the exact same airboat ride as a co-worker,” another shared. “Never assume you can get away with it!”
In response, Leila clarified that he would not have seen her when he got in; while the passengers in the back of the plane entered through the back door and he sat further towards the front
While Leila isn’t ready to share any details about her unfortunate plane trip, she posted a follow-up video showing herself at her desk with a colleague
Some viewers wondered if Leila was worried about being fired or what would happen if her boss saw the video
Some viewers wondered if Leila was worried about being fired or what would happen if her boss saw the video.
“I just hope this doesn’t end up on his FYP,” one person commented.
Others offered some advice in case he did see the video, with one viewer suggesting: ‘Hit him with ‘I had to fly to my doctor’s appointment.’
While Leila isn’t ready to share any details about her unfortunate plane ride, she posted a follow-up video showing herself at her desk with a colleague.
“Boss isn’t even into himself hahahah,” she captioned the clip, in which she says, “I’m back to work” before laughing as the video ends.
Some viewers questioned the validity of her videos, with one writing: “Plot twist, this was pre-recorded.”
“This is why I never give a reason, I just say I can’t come today,” another added.