Best out of office message fails you've ever seen?

[taptale6]

Okay, I need a good laugh. What's the worst or funniest "out of office" message you've ever encountered? I once got one that just said "Gone fishing," but the person worked in HR! So unprofessional. And another time, someone’s auto-reply was just the default message but in Spanish, even though everyone in the company only spoke English. What are some epic fails you all have witnessed? I need something to brighten my day!

 

[violabutter]

Oh wow, those are pretty bad! I've definitely seen some doozies in my time. I remember once getting an out of office message that was clearly written by someone who was not happy about being on vacation. It was passive-aggressive and full of complaints about their workload. I was actually just looking at examples of a good out of office message recently, and I'm pretty sure that one violated every single rule. You really have to think before you hit that button! It's kind of your digital storefront.

 

[rodott]

It's curious how something as simple as an automated email response can reveal so much about a person's attitude and work style. These little digital snippets offer a glimpse into company culture and individual priorities, whether intentionally or not. You really can say a lot with a little!