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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
'I am leaving!' CEO almost has a heart attack, thinking her prized employee has resigned, only to find ...
At first, she thought she was receiving a resignation letter from a prized employee. However, to her surprise and delight, Somya Garg, CEO of a Gurugram-based marketing agency, found that it was just a leave application letter, written in a lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek manner. Taking to LinkedIn, Garg wrote, 'At first glance, I thought she was quitting. Subject line: 'Mein to jaa rahi hoon!' Heart skipped a beat. Turns out—she just wanted a day off to head to the mountains. Signed off the email with 'Thanks, cuties. Bye.' ' Garg admitted that for a moment she was unnerved. "Heart skipped a beat..." she wrote. Garg then added that this quirky letter made her week. She concluded that working with the right people can make all the difference. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Online Reactions: A Wave of Support and Humor The post quickly captured the internet's attention, garnering over 2,000 likes within a short span. People across social media embraced the honest and straightforward tone of the message. Many appreciated it as a refreshing change from the typically stiff and overly formal style often found in professional emails. For them, it felt like a genuine, human moment in an otherwise mechanical corporate environment. Some users went a step further, praising the message as 'legendary' and hailing it as the most down-to-earth and relatable leave request they had ever come across. Its blend of humor and sincerity struck a chord with many working professionals who are often hesitant to express themselves so openly in official communication. One commenter joked about the potential consequences of trying something similar in their own office. 'If I dared to write like this at work, I'd probably be handed a termination letter,' they wrote, highlighting how rare such openness is in many organizations. Another user chimed in, admiring the surprise twist in the email and calling it an example of the best kind of office culture, even giving a shout-out to the writer, Somya, for her candid style. Overall, the post resonated with a broad audience who found comfort and amusement in its relatable tone. For a brief moment, it turned a simple out-of-office message into a viral celebration of authenticity in the workplace.
Hindustan Times
21 hours ago
- 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.
