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India Today
12 hours ago
- 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
15 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.
