Bless you, Jurgen Klinsmann and your forward-thinking ways.
The U.S. Men's National Soccer team coach penned a permission slip excusing all Americans from work on Thursday, so they could instead tune into the World Cup match of the century against Germany. The U.S. Soccer Twitter account tweeted the letter Wednesday night, giving your boss plenty of notice for taking a "personal day."
Need note to get out of work Thurs? @J_Klinsmann has you covered. Show your cool boss. It will def work! #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/i2oCZmGAGZ— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) June 25, 2014
I believe that we will win. I believe that the bosses, managers and CEOs of the world will simply declare Thursday a national holiday in the spirit of patriotism -- like July 4th Part 1.
UPDATE, June 26, 9:52 a.m. It seems several companies are on board with Klinsmann's plan and have replied to his letter on Twitter or come up with their version of the get-out-of-work pass. Even New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a statement approving an extra hour for lunch for all state employees "so they can root Team USA on to victory."
Was that work day off request denied? Use this and take your time! #tweetfromtheseat #USAvsGER pic.twitter.com/FWOcH90Z0S— Charmin (@Charmin) June 26, 2014
RT if you’re skipping work to watch #USAvsGER. #McdOneGoal pic.twitter.com/u8AKKdoyOn— McDonald's (@McDonalds) June 26, 2014
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