Why I Like My Co-Workers?

Yesterday I sent out an email to the folks in the team I am on stating that I will be on vacation on Friday, February 22nd. This is what I have to deal with. They are so hilarious. I love working with them.

Here's how it went down. I've pasted the email interactions below.

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My Email:
Hi Team,

With approval, I’m taking vacation this Friday, February 22nd and possibly the following Monday depending on how late I get back from my Ski/Snowboarding trip. If you need to get a hold of me, please don’t hesitate to call my cell. I will have limited email access.

Thanks,
Abmel

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Their response:

Hi Abmel,

If you're seeking my approval, your request is declined. You should not be having fun for goodness sake, you need to work! And be sure to get yourself back in the office on Monday. No calling in sick.

Dana
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My Response:

Hi Dana and Dawn,

I apologize for not seeking your approvals first, but Adam and Fredrik have already approved my request. I will strongly consider your objections the next time I decide to take a scheduled time off. I just can’t do it right because I already paid for the Cabin with the hot tub. Sorry! :(

I’ll think of the two you though while I’m having fun though. :(

Sincerely,
Abmel
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Their response:

Hi Abmel,

It's only scheduled time off when you schedule it and its approved. Since you asked for approval to the web team--a team of which we are a part--we feel obligated to let you know that when given the option, your request will be declined. We just like it better when you're here. J

Since it didn't work out this time, I guess you'll just have to have to go ahead and have a good time. Do NOT break anything skiing and/or snowboarding!

Sincerely,
Dana
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I forwarded the message to my manager and this is what he had to say:

Dana, that is hilarious!

“we feel obligated to let you know that when given the option, your request will be declined. We just like it better when you're here.”

Pure comedy gold – I love it!!

I’m totally going to steal that line to snuff out somebody’s hopes, next time I have the chance to do so! As I said to Abmel, it’s right outta Dilbert.

Bravo! :)

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Can you believe this? I can. You won't believe all the IMs I got for sending that email. I'll be sure to take lots of pics and flaunt them to my co-workers. Aren't they just awesome? This is why I love working here so much.

Ha ha ha!