'I'll be on leave on 8th. Bye": GenZ employee's casual leave email leaves internet divided

A screenshot of a Gen Z employee's email informing their supervisor of an imminent absence triggered a heated debate on social media. Investor Siddharth Shah posted the photograph on X, captioned "How my Gen Z team gets its leaves approved."?In the email, the employee avoids the conventional request pattern in which staff beg for approval, instead taking a more direct approach.?

What is the GenZ employee mail?

The message is brief, direct, and unequivocally to the point. Rather than seeking approval or providing an explanation, the employee simply informs Shah that they want to take time off.

The email reads: “Hi Siddharth, I will be on leave on 8th November 2024. Bye.”?

How did people on the internet react?

Since being shared a day ago, the email has received over 1.2 million views and hundreds of comments on X (previously Twitter).Several experts in the comments section expressed astonishment at seeing the simple email, while others described it as routine.?

The main topic of disagreement was whether employees should ask their supervisors for approval before taking time off or simply notify them.?

While many people believe that employees should not be required to get their earned leaves approved, others argue that real-life situations differ.?

Critics contended that obtaining a manager's clearance for leave is required to guarantee the smooth operation of a team.Some people also asserted that such licenses are solely required for 'toxic' Indian enterprises. Here's what some people wrote.?

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