The holidays are coming up fast which means it’s time to start crafting that perfect Out of Office message. I used to try and be creative with these, but at some point reverted to the classic “I’m out until X. Email this guy if you need something.” It’s not exactly going to put a smile on anyone’s face, but it gets the job done.
For fun OOO messages, Kayak has created an Out of Office generator. Exactly what it sounds like, it autogenerates something a little less drab than my boilerplate OOO you can send to your contacts while you’re away.
To generate your automatic reply, you input which holiday you’re celebrating (or if you’re just out for an adventure), when you’re returning to work, your holiday cocktail of choice, your favorite holiday snack, your availability while away, your OOO contact and, most importantly, your out-of-office ~vibe~ from “keep it professional” to “6 shots in at the office party.”
Here’s a professional one:
And another (significantly better, in my opinion) at the other end of the spectrum:
If you’re looking for a way to spice up your own OOO in the coming weeks it could be just what your inbox is looking for.