Work, Customers and Vacation: Sorry - FML

Sorry

By Chelsea - 08/08/2025 03:00 - United States

Today, on my way out to go on vacation, I set up an out-of-office auto-reply on my work email, which said: “Gone fishing. Don’t bother me unless someone dies.” The first person to receive it was a client whose grandfather had just passed away. He wasn't best pleased, judging by the angry email he sent in response. FML

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core01 30

Friday 8 August 2025 3:58

Don't send unprofessional comminations to clients

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core01 30

Friday 8 August 2025 3:58

Don't send unprofessional comminations to clients

Yudith 25

Friday 8 August 2025 13:34

Someone died in his family, so he had the right to bother you. You told him so yourself.

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