The last thing you want to do before you push off for the year is think up a poignant and clever auto-reply that embodies your personal brand and sets expectations for your team.
So we did it for you!
Just copy and paste your favorite, and go full holiday-cookie-sleeping-in-shouldn’ta-eaten-so-much-rest-and-recooperation-prioritizing goblin mode.
Cheers!
-D+E
AUTO-REPLY 1
Whoa.
That was a fast reply!
What are you, a computer?
In this instance, yes. You’ve reached my computer because I’m not available at the moment. I’ll be away from work for winter break for the next few days, but I look forward to returning your email with a bit more thought and humanity when I’m back.
Have a lovely break.
Yours,
AUTO-REPLY 2
Dang. Got the auto-reply.
To make it up to you, here’s a poem I wrote about not being at work:
This time you got my auto-reply, and while I get your sorrow,
Perhaps you can try on my state of mind, and maybe even borrow—
the relaxed vibes I’m putting off—yesterday, today, into tomorrow.
And enjoy the time away for now; I’ll write back when I’m back from Kilimanjaro.
I’ll get back to you as soon as I’m back. Until then, I hope you’re able to enjoy some time off.
Warmly,
AUTO-REPLY 3
Funny! Thanks for sending :)
Okay, not gonna lie: I didn’t read that. I didn’t even send this reply. I’m not at my computer. Or my phone. Or my tablet. I’m not even wearing my GoogleGlasses.
I’m away. Away away. Way, way away. Physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally unavailable.
That said, I won’t always be! I’ll be back after the holidays and at that time, I owe you an apology if the message that triggered this auto-reply was in fact, not funny.
All the best and happy New Year!
AUTO-REPLY 4
Hello. The user you’ve emailed has an inbox that is currently unmonitored. If you need immediate assistance, how’s your early January?
AUTO-REPLY 5
Ooo yeah I’m gonna need to circle back on this one.
Back atcha Jan 2nd!
Love ya!
AUTO-REPLY 6
This is honestly awesome. Thanks.
Do me a favor though—my email is being funky, so if there’s anything actionable in this email, could you resend it after the holidays so it’s at the top of my inbox?
Thanks and have a great break.
AUTO-REPLY 7
Let me begin by saying, I cherish you as a coworker or client or contact. You are important to me and your email is important to me too.
That said, I’m away from the office for the remainder of the year, so I’m going to need to get back to you. And I will. Just not this year.
Happy holidays and talk soon!
Yours,
AUTO-REPLY 8
Please hold and an email answerer will be with you shortly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pais41IW5dk
Your approximate wait time is: several days.
AUTO-REPLY 9
There’s a chance I won’t see this email and I’m sorry about that. I’m taking some time with my family around the holidays, recharging my batteries, and seeing if I even still like my job.
That last one is a joke.
But I’ll get back to you ASAIB (as soon as I’m back)! Hope you’re having some time away too!
Best,