Disclaimer:<\/strong> Your OOO message is kind of important and not just an excuse to show off how hilarious you are. Make sure it includes the date you\u2019ll be back in the office and an alternative contact for urgent enquiries.<\/p>\n I take full responsibility for any lols generated by these messages (\u2018cause I\u2019m modest like that), but no responsibility for any backlash (soz). Think carefully \u2013 and not after a few drinks at the Christmas party \u2013 if your workplace shares your sense of humour.<\/p>\n This one\u2019s harsh, but relatable.<\/p>\n Sorry if my out-of-office message gave you false hopes of my swift and enthusiastic response. I\u2019m currently lazing on a beach, drinking midday cocktails. I won\u2019t be replying to your email today \ud83d\ude42<\/em><\/p>\n Use it wisely, because sarcasm (slash brutal honesty) isn\u2019t for everyone.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s an easy one to copy and paste. Just change the Xs to your own deets. It even gives you the option to include a contact number, so you\u2019re not completely washing your hands of the whole \u2018work\u2019 thing.<\/p>\n Hi there, I\u2019m on leave until XX\/XX\/XX, enjoying some Christmas cheer with my family. I\u2019m really trying to get into the spirit of the season, so please only contact me if it\u2019s an emergency OR if you have fresh intel on the true meaning of Christmas. Call me on XXXX XXX XXX if: For anything else, I\u2019ll get back to you in January.<\/em> It wouldn\u2019t be Christmas without Christmas carols, or a certain 1994 Christmas album that\u2019s never, ever going away. So why not rewrite a famous Christmas tune to suit your OOO needs? Here\u2019s one I prepared earlier. It took about a minute and probably won\u2019t win any Grammys, but it does the job.<\/p>\n I don’t want a lot for Christmas Musical. Genius.<\/p>\n Basically the same as The Earworm, minus the Christmas cheer.<\/p>\n I\u2019m sorry, the old [Your name] can\u2019t answer your email right now. <\/em><\/p>\n Why?<\/em><\/p>\n Oh, \u2018cause she\u2019s\u2026 on leave.<\/em> Yeah, it\u2019s not the most original idea in this list. But it\u2019s *very* effective. Extra points if you dress it up with some snake emojis \ud83d\udc0d\ud83d\udc0d\ud83d\udc0d<\/i> A gentler version of The Sarcastic, for when you want to actually have a job to come back to.<\/p>\n The rumours are true. I\u2019m currently in Boracay, cruising around tropical islands, snorkelling on coral reefs, and diving off cliffs. It\u2019s the most amazing holiday of my life and there\u2019s no way I\u2019m interrupting it to check my emails. Too honest? Sorry. Just pretend I said \u201cWish you were here!\u201d \ud83d\ude09 I\u2019ll be back in the office on XX\/XX\/XX and will reply to your email as soon as I can. For anything urgent, please contact <\/em>coworker1@yourworkplace.com<\/em><\/a> or <\/em>coworker2@yourworkplace.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Hey, you won\u2019t be the only one away at this time of year. So why not keep your OOO relaxed and\u00a0relatable? Hi there, I\u2019m currently on leave for the holidays, which means I\u2019m probably:![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastminute-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12022029\/gabriel-beaudry-93842.jpg\")
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\nThere is just one thing I need
\nI don’t care about the presents
\nUnderneath the Christmas tree
\nI just want you for my own<\/span> time on my own
\nMore than you could ever know
\nMake my wish come true
\nAll I want for Christmas is you, oooh<\/span>a break from my damn emails!<\/em><\/p>\n4. The Swifty<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/em><\/p>\n6. The Relatable<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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