'I'll be on leave on 8th. Bye": GenZ employee's casual leave email leaves internet divided
A Gen Z employee's straightforward email informing their supervisor of an upcoming leave sparked a debate on X. Shared by investor Siddharth Shah, the message bypassed the usual approval-seeking tone, simply stating, ¡°I will be on leave on 8th November 2024. Bye.¡±
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?
how my gen z team gets its leaves approved pic.twitter.com/RzmsSZs3ol
¡ª Siddharth Shah (@siddharthshahx) November 5, 2024
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.
And if I had sent this message to my manager, he would have scheduled a meeting with HR to discuss my behaviour issues ??
¡ª Make India Proud ?? (@ankushmahajann) November 5, 2024
Tbh, Teri jali na ki you¡¯d wanna do the same?
¡ª Aryan Mulchandani (@Ary_Mulchandani) November 5, 2024
So...is this approved ?
¡ª Jay (@Curious_jayb) November 5, 2024
It's a spot on message tho ?.
¡ª Vedant Kalore (@VedantKalore) November 5, 2024
But should have used least an AI to make it look good and formal ?
I would have added, "Thanks for understanding".
¡ª THE FIGHT VISTA ??? (@thefightvista) November 6, 2024
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