13 mildly sassy out-of-office replies to use when joining the Women's Strike
On Wednesday, women from across the United States and beyond will participate in a historic strike, protesting on behalf of all the marginalized groups currently threatened by the Trump administration.
The strike offers a unique opportunity for women-identified people to potentially disrupt the flow of capitalism, if only for a day, and share a powerful message of dissent.
It'll also allow strikers to send delightfully righteous messages to their coworkers that they'll have no choice but to accept.
If you're planning to take the day off on Wednesday, here's a list of out-of-office replies you can send to everyone on staff, letting them know just how historic this moment is and/or just how clever you are.
1. I’ll be out of the office all day Wednesday in solidarity with women worldwide. You should take a screenshot of this email as it's now a piece of history. Thanks!
2. I will be out of office all day Wednesday fighting for social justice. I'll be returning to the office to fight for the same thing but harder on Thursday, March 9.
3. I will be out of the office all day Wednesday striking on behalf of women everywhere, because come on now why do you even need a because.
4. Please forgive any delays in my response time. I'm out of office today at the Women's Strike and will have access to email but have pledged not to check it until I return. Of course, I will very likely check my email because this whole strike thing makes me very nervous but I will maybe not respond to your email until Thursday morning, assuming I don't I freak out first. Thanks! Don't email any more!
5. I will be out of the office on Wednesday, March 8 to participate in the Women's Strike. If you need immediate assistance, find your nearest benign man and ask him to do it instead.
6. I will be out of office beginning Wednesday March 8 for the Women's Strike and will do my best not to return.
7. Thank you for your email. Your email is important to me but not nearly as important as striking for women, which is what I'll be doing today.
8. I will be striking on Wednesday March 8 on behalf of women. If you need to know why I can't help you so please email someone else.
9. I will be out of office Wednesday, March 8, for the Women's Strike. If you need me I'll be wandering around town surrounded by raging older women in pussy hats, so for your own safety, please just contact my boss.
10. I will be out of the office on Wednesday, March 8 in order to destroy the patriarchy. I will return to work to tragically uphold it again on Thursday, March 9.
11. I will be out of office today out of solidarity with all oppressed groups. I will respond to your message when it becomes as important as this.
12. I will be out of the office on Wednesday, March 8, to participate in the Women's Strike. Please don't email me because I will feel really compelled to reply because I'm a woman who does her job.
13. Thank for you your message. I will be out of the office on Wednesday, March 8 to make history. If you need me, come join me! We need you there.
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Heather was the Web Trends reporter at Mashable NYC. Prior to joining Mashable, Heather wrote regularly for UPROXX and GOOD Magazine, was published in The Daily Dot and VICE, and had her work featured in Entertainment Weekly, Jezebel, Mic, and Gawker. She loves small terrible dogs and responsible driving. Follow her on Twitter @wear_a_helmet.
