Write Better Out-of-Office Messages
Your out-of-office message represents you while you're away. AI helps you write ones that inform without oversharing.
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Example Prompt
I need an out-of-office message for [OCCASION - e.g., vacation, conference, parental leave]. Dates: [START] to [END]. Emergency contact: [WHO TO REACH IF URGENT]. My response plan: [WHEN I'LL REPLY TO EMAILS]. Write a professional out-of-office that's friendly but sets clear expectations.
Pro Tip
Resist the urge to explain where you're going or why. A simple "I'm away" maintains privacy and professionalism.
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Write Better Out-of-Office Messages
Your out-of-office speaks for you while you're away. Make it helpful, not awkward.
The Problem
Bad out-of-office messages:
- Share too much personal information
- Don't provide helpful alternatives
- Are unclear about return dates
- Use stale, corporate language
How AI Helps
AI crafts out-of-office messages that are warm, professional, and actually useful for the people contacting you.
When to Use This
- Vacations and holidays
- Conferences and travel
- Parental or medical leave
- Extended focus time
- Sabbaticals
Tips for Best Results
- Include clear dates - When are you back?
- Provide alternatives - Who can help if urgent?
- Set expectations - Will you check email at all?
- Keep it brief - Nobody reads long auto-replies
Try It Now
Copy the prompt, fill in your details, and create an out-of-office that works while you don't.
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