On social media, a screenshot of an email sent by a Gen Z worker informing their boss of an impending leave of absence has generated a lot of discussion. The photograph was posted on X by investor Siddharth Shah, who wrote, “How my Gen Z team gets its leaves approved.”
The employee chooses a more direct approach in the email rather than using the conventional request structure, which is where staff seek for approval. The message is succinct, straightforward, and unapologetic. The employee merely notifies Shah of their decision to take time off without seeking permission or providing an explanation.
It says in the email: “Hey Siddharth, On November 8, 2024, I will be taking a leave of absence. Goodbye.
Opinions differ on leave applications.
On X (previously Twitter), the email has received hundreds of comments and over 1.2 million views since it was shared a day ago.
Some experts in the comments section described the simple email as regular, while others expressed surprise at seeing it. The main issue was whether workers should just tell their supervisors or ask for their permission before taking a break.
One user commented, “My manager would have set up a meeting with HR to discuss my behavior issues if I had sent him this message.”
Normalize this. If someone wants to take a break, they shouldn’t have to explain why. Another added, “It’s their right.”
This isn’t a negative thing. My coworkers have scheduled leaves in their signatures and team statuses. It is the duty of others to investigate and become aware of it. Atul Sharma, an X user, concurred, saying, “We shouldn’t be fussing over people taking leaves to which they are entitled.”
Real world operates differently, according to some, while many others believed that workers shouldn’t have to get their earned vacations approved. Critics contended that in order to guarantee the efficient operation of a team, obtaining a manager’s approval for leaves is essential.
You are part of a team. Additionally, your manager or boss must oversee your absence,” X user Puja stated.
“The majority of businesses do not reject leave requests. However, a certain amount of planning is necessary to keep this going successfully, depending on the job, team size, and skill set. Another person concurred, saying, “Applying for leave is not only HR policy, but it’s also basic etiquette to everyone involved.”
“I live in Europe where labor laws are very strict…even here you have to get your leaves approved and they can be rejected. If someone still goes ahead and take off despite rejection, they can be fired,” an X user responded to claims that such approvals are only required at “toxic” Indian companies.
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