Viral Email: Gen Z's Simple Leave Request Stuns Social Media.
A Gen Z employee’s super concise email to their Indian boss has gone viral which has further sparked a debate about the changing dynamics of workplace communication.
The email, which simply reads “Hi Siddharth, I will be on leave on 8th Nov 2024. Bye,” was shared by the boss on X and has racked up over 2.5 million views.
how my Gen Z team gets its leaves approved pic.twitter.com/RzmsSZs3ol
— Siddharth Shah (@siddharthshahx) November 5, 2024
Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012 is known for their tech-savviness, short attention span and creative flair. Their distinctive use of slang makes texts more direct and often humorous. This Gen Z email is a prime example with many commenting that the simplicity of the request is refreshing.
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Many users praised the employee for keeping it short and sweet. Some noted that this approach streamlines the leave request process and a few expressed appreciation that the employee notified their boss at all. Another user hilariously commented about his boss who will arrange a meeting with HR if he says so.
If I had sent this message to my manager, he would have scheduled a meeting with HR to discuss my behaviour issues 😕😏
— Make India Proud 🇮🇳 (@ankushmahajann) November 5, 2024
Some users said that this email reflects Gen Z‘s values of efficiency, directness, and work-life balance and as they enter the workforce, their communication style is shaking things up.
One of my Gen Z team members suddenly declared 1 week’s leave. It was a critical time of the project so I tried to reason. He did not budge. The leave was because he had a breakup and he wanted to go to the mountains to forget the breakup.
— Krishna Mohan (@KiMoJiRa) November 6, 2024
However, some criticised the style of e-mail saying that “Gen Z hype the indisciplined work culture and then they cry that they aren’t getting opportunities to grow.”
I don’t get why this generation hype the indisciplined work culture and then they cry that they aren’t getting opportunities to grow.
— Rohit Pathak (@Being_Rohitp) November 6, 2024
Honestly, I get annoyed at times with their responses!
On Bt other side I appreciate them! They’re balancing it! Nobody can show them colourful appraisals or hike and make them slog!
They would say F off on the face and jump to the next company! So they’re GOOD! We couldn’t do it thou.
— Mr.Ravan (@thereal_ravan) November 5, 2024
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