Let's face it - everyone has been late.  Fairy God Boss tells us what 30 employers hate to hear or at least what they'd rather hear.  

Pretty Pushers CEO Mary Apple chimes in with her own experience.  https://fairygodboss.com/articles/30-bosses-explain-how-to-be-late

What have we learned from this article?  Some bosses are more lenient than others, but just don't be late very often.  And definitely don't use the same excuse twice!