The corporate world just got a taste of Gen Z energy, and not everyone’s ready for it. A Reddit post from the ‘r/IndianWorkplace’ subreddit recently went viral after an employee at an AI startup shared a rather unusual leave email sent by their Gen Z intern. The caption read: “Corporate world is not ready for Gen Z!”, and from what followed, they might be right.
“Please Don’t Miss Me”
The email, titled “Going on a trip”, was shared with a screenshot. It read, "Hi, feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the work, and my energy feels a little off, so not getting that vibe right now. I'll be out from 28th July to 30th July (please don't miss me). Here's my train PNR XXX, and attaching the booking slip for reference. Will talk soon, bye."
That’s it. No “Dear Sir”, no “kindly grant me leave”, and absolutely no formalities. The intern simply said how they felt and bounced, politely.
The Reddit user, who was supervising three Gen Z interns, said: “Aisa mail 20 saal ki career mein main kabhi nahi dekha (In my 20-year career, I’ve never seen an email like this).” They admitted, though, that they admired the intern’s honesty.
Internet Reacts: Honest or Too Chill?
The email sparked a mixed bag of reactions online. While some users found it amusing and “iconic”, others were baffled by its casual tone.
One user said, “Gen Z has economic comfort. They’re not scared to speak their mind. Millennials wouldn’t dream of sending a mail like this.”
Another added, “We should all take notes. My husband hasn’t taken a single day off in two months!”
There were also those who defended the intern’s openness, saying it pointed to a healthier work culture. “I’ve seen people take leave to play video games or because the weather was nice. This is fine,” a user said.
But not all reactions were warm. Some users felt the email crossed a line. “This is not how you speak to seniors,” one commented.
Even a fellow Gen Z wrote, “I’m Gen Z too, but I’d never send a message like that. There’s a line.”
Whether you love it or hate it, one thing’s clear, Gen Z brings a new flavour to workplace communication. Some call it bold. Others say it’s careless. But many agree it’s time we talked more openly about burnout, mental health, and treating work like just one part of life, not all of it.
As one user perfectly summed it up: “Maybe it’s not unprofessional. Maybe it’s just honest. And maybe that’s what we need more of.”
“Please Don’t Miss Me”
The email, titled “Going on a trip”, was shared with a screenshot. It read, "Hi, feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the work, and my energy feels a little off, so not getting that vibe right now. I'll be out from 28th July to 30th July (please don't miss me). Here's my train PNR XXX, and attaching the booking slip for reference. Will talk soon, bye."
That’s it. No “Dear Sir”, no “kindly grant me leave”, and absolutely no formalities. The intern simply said how they felt and bounced, politely.
The Reddit user, who was supervising three Gen Z interns, said: “Aisa mail 20 saal ki career mein main kabhi nahi dekha (In my 20-year career, I’ve never seen an email like this).” They admitted, though, that they admired the intern’s honesty.
Internet Reacts: Honest or Too Chill?
The email sparked a mixed bag of reactions online. While some users found it amusing and “iconic”, others were baffled by its casual tone.
One user said, “Gen Z has economic comfort. They’re not scared to speak their mind. Millennials wouldn’t dream of sending a mail like this.”
Another added, “We should all take notes. My husband hasn’t taken a single day off in two months!”
There were also those who defended the intern’s openness, saying it pointed to a healthier work culture. “I’ve seen people take leave to play video games or because the weather was nice. This is fine,” a user said.
But not all reactions were warm. Some users felt the email crossed a line. “This is not how you speak to seniors,” one commented.
Even a fellow Gen Z wrote, “I’m Gen Z too, but I’d never send a message like that. There’s a line.”
Whether you love it or hate it, one thing’s clear, Gen Z brings a new flavour to workplace communication. Some call it bold. Others say it’s careless. But many agree it’s time we talked more openly about burnout, mental health, and treating work like just one part of life, not all of it.
As one user perfectly summed it up: “Maybe it’s not unprofessional. Maybe it’s just honest. And maybe that’s what we need more of.”
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