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NDTV
29-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Employee's Leave Application To Head To Mountains Wins Internet, Boss Says, "Made My Week"
An employee's leave application, with a "Mein to jaa rahi hoon!" subject line, went viral on LinkedIn. Social media users have commented that this is the best example of how "professionalism" and "personality" can coexist. Somya Garg, the Gurugram-based CEO and founder of Talk & Target, shared a screenshot of the mail written by the employee named Kritika Singh, who is a Senior Copywriter at the firm. Garg assumed that it was a resignation mail, but it turns out, Singh was just asking for a day's leave to head to the mountains. The CEO said in her post, "Signed off the email with 'Thanks cutiees. Bye.' In a world of stiff professional emails, this one made my week" "In a world of stiff professional emails, this one made my week. Sometimes it's not just the work, it's the people you work with," Garg added. It is believed that open, transparent and respectful communication is essential for a positive office culture. When employees feel comfortable and supported, they're more likely to be motivated and efficient. Here's how the internet reacted to Singh's mail "This is to inform you that mountains have finally called me. Hence, I'll be wfh and starting my day an hour early on the coming Thursday and ending at 6:30 PM followed by leave on next day i.e. 27th of June," wrote Singh. The Internet reacted positively to Garg's post, with one saying, "Classical example of how one simple email can be a lead generation machine with zero ad spends." "Appreciate that she has this culture! Speaks a ton about leadership," another said. A third user said, "This email itself is an example of cool work culture! It portrays an open communication within the employees and the management. Such relationships within an organization definitely is very positive and is productive to the organization in a long run! Hats Off to such a leader!!"
India Today
28-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Employee's ‘Main to jaa rahi hoon' mail stuns CEO, delights the Internet
A screenshot of a light-hearted leave application from a copywriter has gone viral on social media. The email's subject line - 'Main to jaa rahi Hoon (I am leaving)' - was all it took to cause a minor workplace panic and a major social media Garg, the Gurugram-based CEO and founder of Talk & Target, shared the story on revealed that the email, sent by her Senior Copywriter Kritika Singh, made her heart skip a beat. At first glance, it seemed like a resignation note. But the reality was much simpler: Kritika just wanted a day off to head to the mountains. 'Heart skipped a beat. Turns out - she just wanted a day off to head to the mountains. Signed off the email with 'Thanks cutiees. Bye.' In a world of stiff professional emails, this one made my week,' Garg wrote in her a look at the viral LinkedIn post:The candid message won over the internet. Several users loved it because they viewed it as a break from the usual robotic tone of workplace communication. A section of the internet called it 'iconic', while some even dubbed it the 'most relatable leave email ever'.advertisement'Aise mai apne office me kar dun to termination reply back ayega (If I did the same at my office, I'd probably get a termination letter,' a user quipped, while another added, 'The twist! But this is peak wholesome office culture, Somya.'See the comments here:The post has become a mini-celebration of how small and playful gestures can humanise the workplace.- Ends
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
‘Main to ja rahi hoon': This leave email scared a CEO, now it's making internet smile
In today's world of formal office messages and strict work emails, one woman's fun and unexpected leave email has taken social media by storm. A viral LinkedIn post shared by the founder of a company shows how a simple request for time off became the talk of the internet. An unconventional leave email has sparked conversation online.(Pexels (Representational Image)) The subject line of the email read 'Main to jaa rahi hoon', a Hindi phrase meaning 'I'm leaving'. For a moment, her employer was shocked and confused, thinking it was a farewell message. But it turned out to be a simple leave email requesting a day off to head to the mountains. The post was shared on LinkedIn by @Somya Garg - CEO and founder of Talk & Target - and quickly caught attention for its humour and dramatic tone. The email was sent by Kritika Singh, a Senior Copywriter. Also Read: Employee quits job after boss cancels his annual leave. See viral text exchange "Heart skipped a beat. Turns out—she just wanted a day off to head to the mountains. Signed off the email with 'Thanks cutiees. Bye.' In a world of stiff professional emails, this one made my week." the caption of Garg's post reads. Check out the viral post here: The post was shared on June 25, 2025 and since then it has garnered more than 70 comments and 7 reposts. Here's how people reacted to the post: The post received a wave of reactions on LinkedIn. Many users found it refreshing and said it added some much-needed humour to the usual workday routine. Some called it 'iconic' and praised the bold, fun tone of the email. One of the users @Akshit Mehta with a hint of sarcasm commented, 'One colleague emails another colleague about her day off and now its a LinkedIn Post.' A second user @Himangshu Sinha, commented "You can't even text like this to the HR, let alone make an official mail. Such writing looks great on LinkedIn alone". Also Read: Boss cancels leaves agreed upon during interview, employee shares ordeal on Reddit Another user, @Simran Bhutani, commented, "From 'notice period' vibes to 'just need a mountain break' in 2 seconds flat. Glad it was just a mini escape! Love when coworkers bring personality to the inbox". Others shared similar experiences of light-hearted messages in the workplace, saying such moments bring joy and human connection to office life.
