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 moment.
Somya Garg, the Gurugram-based CEO and founder of Talk & Target, shared the story on LinkedIn.
She 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 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”.
“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.”
The post has become a mini-celebration of how small and playful gestures can humanise the workplace.