Excuses for "parental leave"

Out of office hum Nothing moves but time Eventually, I return

Silence fills the queue The reply will come later Reply arrives someday

Inbox rests quietly I return when I return This waits in stillness

Keyboard sleeps softly The reply will come later Please wait a little longer

Day fades without reply The inbox breathes slowly Hope lingers in inbox

Tasks pause in mid-air No replies will follow soon Hope lingers in inbox

I am currently not available and will reply eventually. This has been filed under ‘later maybe’.

I am out of office at the moment and will respond in due time. I have acknowledged your message internally.

I’ve stepped away from my inbox and will respond in due time. I am practicing intentional delay.

I am currently not available and will reply eventually.

I am out of office at the moment and will respond in due time. This has been noted for future consideration.

I am out of office at the moment and will reply when possible. This message has been gently set aside.

I am currently not available and will respond when I can. I have acknowledged your message internally.

I’m away from email and will respond when I return. Your email is in a safe place (not my brain).

I’ve stepped away from my inbox and will follow up shortly. I have submitted this to an imaginary committee.

I’ve taken time away from email and will reconnect when I return. Your message will be handled accordingly.

I’m temporarily unavailable and will reply once I’m back. I have outsourced this to my future self.

I’m temporarily unavailable and will reply when possible. Your message will be handled accordingly.

I’m offline for a while and will reconnect when I return. I am observing email from a distance.

I’ve taken time away from email and will reply eventually. This has been filed under ‘later maybe’.

I’m currently away from my desk and will reply once I’m back.

I’ve left the office and will reply eventually. A decision will be made eventually, probably.

I am out of office at the moment and will follow up shortly. I am observing email from a distance.

I’ve taken time away from email and will respond when I return. I have acknowledged your message internally.