If coworkers message the “Gen-Z marketing” employee, they are met with a response notifying them to “refer to attached video” for any questions or concerns while he’s away.
That clip, which has more than 3.2 million views, begins with Kessel seated at a table, stating, “If you’re watching this, I’m probably on a plane to Europe right now. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions.”
The content creator remained stoic throughout the explainer, purposely avoiding one of the most asked questions: “When will you be back?”
He continues with a list of FAQs, giving snarky responses that many people would love to say out loud but are afraid to.
The marketing employee incorporated animations, sound effects, graphics and scenery changes into the video, making it hard to take him seriously.
Fellow Gen-Zers admired Kessel’s creative and honest out-of-office email. Some watchers admitted they, too, are considering attaching a video to their OOO messages.
“Gen Z is so unserious I love it,” commented one person.
“It’s embarrassing how quickly I googled “how to put a video in your Outlook Out of Office message,” confessed another.
“The guts these Gen Z kids have,” praised a millennial. “Me crying in millennial anxiety just asking to use my annual leave.”
“This is so Michael Scott coded,” laughed a TikToker.
Kessel, who works in marketing, created a video explaining his whereabouts and what people should do if they need him. TikTok / @joshfrommarketing
According to Nadya Movchan, a personal brand expert and founder of the communications and growth firm Movchan Agency , 86% of people continue receiving unsolicited emails during vacation.
“Adding a bit of creativity and humor here and there is no harm; emails, which leave many workers stressed, are a perfect platform for that,” Movchan said in a press release.
She revealed a list of out-of-office messages that Gen-Zers boldly use to protect their peace when away.
I’m on vacation — will be back when I run out of money.
I am in my self-care era. If you have any questions — please don’t.
Miss girl is tired of delivering shareholder value and needs a couple of cocktails to recover.
The vibes are off and so is my email! See ya in a week!
Sorry babes, I am traveling now. Here’s my Instagram to see my daily vlogs.
2 truths 1 lie: I am out-of-office. I won’t be answering any messages in the meantime. I’ll never be back.
In the 27-second clip, he told people that any urgent emails can wait for a response when he returns. TikTok / @joshfrommarketing
So, it turns out that Kessel isn’t the only Gen-Zer to leave a blunt and humorous OOO message for coworkers while on vacation.
“I’ll definitely be sending a video for my two-week notice, haha!” laughed one watcher.
“I wanna do this so bad but I don’t think it’d go over well with my workplace,” admitted a woman.
Meanwhile, companies like Spotify, Burga, Los Angeles Chargers, Kiehl’s Since 1851 and MCM all applaud Kessel’s quirky approach underneath the viral video, calling him a “genius” and possessing “main character” energy.
Perhaps it’s a good thing Kessel dropped his personal email because — depending on who you ask — some big recruiters could be reaching out to him before his PTO is over.
Movchan also revealed some of the “best” email sign-offs she’s seen, including:
Slay, serve, survive
Please do hesitate to reach out
Horrors persist, but so do I
1 slay a day keeps the doctor away
Stress less, God bless
Live, Laugh, Leave me alone
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