Ta-da, you are done! You are one step closer to your vacation. Remember, just because you are away, it doesn’t mean you cannot make someone’s day with a funky OOO email!
Former coworker: “I am out of the country from X until Y. Please do not email me during this time as last time I came back to about 250, and reading them all takes up a lot of the time I have left before I retire.” Some people thought that was funny. The director who received that in response to an all staff communication? Not so much. Coworker got a talking to by his manager when he got back to the UK.
.
Yeah. The overly cute OOO message reminds me of the overly cute messages people used to leave on their answering machines back in the day. “Hi, this is Jim. Hello? *pause* Hello? Is anyone there? *pause* Just kidding, I’m the one who’s not here! Please leave a message after the beep.” or whatever. Like, it’s funny the first time, then it’s just annoying. Just let people know what they need to know.
Thank you for your msg. I am currently out of the office and will not return until November 10th.
I also think you should give this email tactic a try – especially when you return from an extended break or vacation.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Job SearchFinding a JobResumesResume ExamplesCover LettersNetworkingInterviewingJob OfferView all in Job Search >Career PathsExploring CareersCareers in Data and AnalyticsCareers in FinanceCareers in MarketingCareers in SalesCareers in Software EngineeringCareer StoriesCareer ChangeTraining and DevelopmentView all in Career Paths >Succeeding at WorkWork and COVID-19ProductivityGetting AheadWork RelationshipsWork-Life BalanceWorking ParentsRemote WorkMoneyChanging JobsManagementBreak RoomView all in Succeeding at Work >Diversity and InclusionAnti-Racism at WorkLGBTQ at WorkDisability and WorkGender and WorkView all in Diversity and Inclusion >MoreVideosJob Search VideosCareer Advice VideosCareer Story VideosCompany Spotlight VideosIndustry Spotlight VideosEmployer Resources
You can show just how thrilled you are about your vacation while still providing an apology (of sorts… not really). 8. “I am currently out of the office and probably chilling on the beach. Enjoy your work week.”
We are closed on [your business' closed days]. Please leave us a message with your name, number, and any other necessary information, and we will return your call when the office reopens. Thank you for calling." As you can see, this professional voicemail greeting is similar to the absent receptionist greeting but more inclusive.
Exactly! This may be the type of person who hears a phrase that sounds polite when referring to another, but mangles it and uses it to refer to themself so it becomes the opposite of polite.
Read: Office Closed For Holiday Message Template. Holiday Out Of Office Message. Thanks for your email. I will be out of the office on holiday from [date] to [date]. If you require any urgent assistance while I am away, kindly contact [name] at [email] or [phone number] for questions regarding marketing and [name] at [email] or [phone number
Click the cog and select ‘Settings’Scroll down to ‘Out of Office AutoReply’Specify a time periodWrite your out of office emailConfirm other details and press ‘Save Changes’
(Obviously, it wouldn’t fly in all cultures, but I do think this should be more normalised.)
Thankfully, with a simple out of office message taking a day off doesn’t mean that your communication with clients has to stop.
Whether your schedule has changed because you’re temporarily down to part-time or because you’re trying to fit work in around taking care of your children, you can use your OOO message to communicate and set expectations. You might write:
I do this because my industry’s norm is that people check their email on vacation, at least once or twice, but I don’t do it. I don’t have work email on my phone so it’s technically true.
My fav is the one I got that was “I’ve retired and I won’t be checking this account EVER AGAIN!”