Out of Office Olympics - What's your OOO style? 🏖️

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Happy Friday, everyone! :tada:

Summer’s in full swing (we’re hitting an extremely hot and unusual 27°C [80.6°F] in Ireland today :exploding_head: !!!), and you know what that means… Out of Office season is OFFICIALLY here! :sun:

Whether you’re planning a beach getaway, a staycation, or just need a mental health day, we’ve all been there: staring at that blank “Out of Office” message box, wondering how to tell the world you’re temporarily unavailable without sounding like a robot.

Some of us keep it simple and professional. Others? Well… let’s just say some people turn their OOO into performance art. :performing_arts:

:airplane: So here’s the question: What’s your Out of Office style? :luggage:

  • The Minimalist :woman_in_lotus_position: — “I’m out of office. Back Monday.”
  • The Oversharer :date::sun_behind_rain_cloud::croissant: — Complete itinerary, weather updates, and what you had for breakfast
  • The Comedian :clown_face: — “I’m currently out of office and probably having more fun than you”
  • The Mysterious :man_detective: :magnifying_glass_tilted_right: — “Gone fishing… or am I? :fishing_pole:”
  • The Helpful :receipt::card_index::telephone_receiver: :sos_button: — Lists 47 alternative contacts and their specialties
  • The Honest :face_with_steam_from_nose::mobile_phone_off: — “I’m avoiding emails and you should too”
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:hand_with_fingers_splayed: But wait, there’s more! :hand_with_fingers_splayed:

Drop a comment below and share the most creative, funny, or memorable Out of Office message you’ve ever seen or written. Bonus points if it made you LOL, or was so good you had to screenshot it! :camera_with_flash:

Got an idea you’ve always wanted to use? Share that too! Let’s build the ultimate collection of OOO inspiration for everyone’s next time away from the keyboard. Because let’s be honest: half the fun of vacation is crafting that perfect “see ya later” message.

(Keep it cool and kind, just like our Community vibes :heart:‍:open_hands:)

I’ll go first:

:warning: 404: Vanessa Not Found! - “The person you’re trying to reach is currently somewhere between a beach in Brazil and a plate of ‘pão de queijo’. Please try again after [return date]. For urgent matters, contact @Emily_Roman. She’ll be rewarded with Brazilian snacks once I’m back. :palm_tree::brazil:”

Or, as a true Asana nerd that I am:

:zzz: 1 lazy brazilian naps peacefully - “Please contact @Emily_Roman. She will know what this funny error message means and will certainly be able to help you.”

(No, I haven’t gone crazy! This thread explains it :sweat_smile:)


:inbox_tray: Aaand since we are talking about fun…

There’s still time to submit your Asana (Fun) Story!

We are looking forward to hearing them! :loudspeaker:

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Honestly, your two OOO examples here are the best I’ve seen, @Vanessa_N!

(Not so) Fun fact: As an independent consultant, I never use an OOO (but I do take time off).

Thanks,

Larry

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I’m a minimalist, but I’m stealing this one the next time I’m OoO :rofl: :rofl:

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Hahaha thanks @lpb! And honestly, as long as you do take time off, that’s what really matters! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

And @Levar_M, happy to contribute to your minimalist OoO collection! hahaha :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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Not me updating my OOO for this weekend with the 404 Error. haha! Thanks for the giggles! Can’t wait to see if anyone comments on it. :slight_smile:

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Let us know how it goes, @Chelsi_Chipps :rofl:

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Sadly, no one commented, but it will now be a staple for every OOO I set! One of these days I’ll get someone to notice it. lol

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