What’s wrong with your OOO message
Lorraine K. Lee
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Several weeks ago, I left the country for my honeymoon. While I was away, I made sure to prep my clients for my absence weeks in advance because doing so had multiple benefits.
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Believe it or not, your OOO can positively contribute to your presence (both how and where others see you) by showing that you’re a communicative and thoughtful teammate.
While most people choose to give a heads-up to their teams and clients a few days in advance, your team will thank you if you can give even more notice.
Here’s an example of a simple one I made for my email signature.
Not only did it give everyone a heads-up so they could plan accordingly, but it also had the added bonus of creating some human connection. Many people asked where I was headed off to and congratulated me on my personal update. :)
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9moI'm so happy you address this topic, Lorraine K. Lee because as a SMB, often we forget to even turn it on since it is so tempting to "work from vacation."😟 The whole point of time away is to unplug so setting things up in advance will bring peace of mind and a better level of professionalism.
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9moLove this tip Lorraine K. Lee This simple tip is so helpful and powerful for relationship building. … And know I’m so excited for you! 😍
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9moGreat read Lorraine K. Lee
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9moGreat advice Lorraine K. Lee ! I love that idea for OOO note. Very thoughtful way of communicating and preparing them in advance for your absence. Thanks for the wonderful tips. Congrats and best wishes regarding your personal life.
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9moCongrats on tying the knot. Thoughtful vacay prep pays off.