Tired of Boring Out-of-Office Replies? Here Are Some Examples of How to Turn Them into a Game Changer!
We often see boring email replies in our inbox, and sometimes it feels like they were written by a robot.
“I am out of the office.”
These typical OOO (Out-of-Office) emails are boring and mostly useless, but if you think about it, this is a prime opportunity to break out of the ordinary and send a message that brightens your colleagues' day.
Or, if you work in a sales position, you can look at it from a marketing perspective and see why crafting an OOO email can be a game-changing opportunity.
Don’t worry… In this blog post, I’ll show you examples for both scenarios.
If You’re Emailing Colleagues
If you’re mostly emailing colleagues, here are some fun and creative out-of-office examples I recommend:
Example 1
Subject: OOO: [Your Name] returns [Date]
Thanks for your email. I am out of the office until [Return date].
Urgent? Please get in touch with my colleague [Colleague Name] at [email, phone, etc.].
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
Example 2
Subject: Out of the office - Returns [Date]
Thank you for your email.
I am currently away from the office and will be back on [Return date] with 110% energy.
For anything urgent, please contact my colleague [Colleague Name] at [email, phone, etc.].
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
Example 3
Subject: Out of the office - Returns [Date]
Thank you for your message. I am out of the office.
I am currently attending a training course that helps me to:
- Benefit 1
- Benefit 2
- Benefit 3
I will return to the office soon on [Return date].
For anything urgent, please contact my colleague [Colleague Name] at [email, phone, etc.].
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
Example 4
Subject: 🚀 Mission: Out of Office (Returns [Date])
Hello!
I’m currently on a top-secret mission that requires my full attention and absolutely zero Wi-Fi (yes, I’m suffering too).
Rumor has it that I’m negotiating a peace treaty between coffee drinkers and tea enthusiasts.
I’ll be back on [Return date], hopefully victorious and fully caffeinated.
If it’s urgent, contact [Colleague Name] at [email, phone, etc.].
If you’re just here to say hi, I’ll get back to you once I’ve successfully resolved this "brew-tiful" conflict.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
If You’re Emailing Clients (Sales Position)
If you’re in a sales role, your OOO email has even greater potential.
Here’s why: it’s a chance to promote your product or service!
Here are some creative out-of-office examples that are ideal for client-facing roles:
Example 1
Subject: Out of the office - Returns [Date]
I’m currently attending a world-class marketing summit to bring back cutting-edge strategies for my clients (like you!).
I’ll be back on [Date].
In the meantime, check out our newest product that just launched — it’s already making waves: [Link to Product].
Urgent? Contact my colleague [Colleague Name] at [email, phone, etc.].
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
Example 2
Subject: 🚀 Out of Office — But Our Best Offers Aren’t!
I’m away from the office, recharging my creative energy.
Back on [Date]. In the meantime, feel free to check out our latest offers here: [Link].
Urgent matter? Contact [Colleague Name] at [email, phone, etc.]."
P.S. Let’s keep this between us — I’m sharing an offer that hasn’t gone public yet.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
Example 3
Subject: ⚡ Supercharging My Powers — Back on [Date]!
"I’m currently out of the office and recharging my superpowers.
But while I’m away, I want to make sure you don’t miss our latest offer...
It’s only available for this week!
Check it out here: [Link].
For urgent matters, [Colleague Name] is available to assist you at [email] or [phone].
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
These templates turn a "passive absence" into an active marketing opportunity. You not only set expectations for your return but also create a touchpoint that drives traffic to your site or product page. Win-win.
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That means:
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- Automated notifications
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