A manager on moving week
“Congratulations on the new place. Take the moving days as leave rather than trying to work through them, and do not think about any of this until you have found the kettle.”
13 messages written for direct reports specifically, across 4 tones. Every one is ready to copy as it stands, or to adapt.
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“Congratulations on the new place. Take the moving days as leave rather than trying to work through them, and do not think about any of this until you have found the kettle.”
“Congratulations on the house. I know roughly what it took to get here and I know you did not talk about most of it. Enjoy the first evening in it properly.”
“Congratulations on the move, and welcome to this side of the river. The commute is about to become a considerably smaller part of your day, which everyone here will notice.”
“I know roughly what getting to this point took, because I saw the leave requests and the occasional distracted week, and I know you did not talk about most of it. Congratulations on the house. Take whatever days you need around the move, and let me know if the dates need shifting again.”
“Congratulations on the new place. I note the commute is now considerably shorter, which removes what I understood to be your primary excuse. Genuinely pleased for you.”
“Congratulations on the move. I give it six months before the spare room boxes achieve the formal status of furniture. Enjoy every bit of it.”
“Congratulations on the house. Take the moving days properly and do not answer anything at all. The boxes will still be there and so will we.”
“Congratulations on the new place. The real test is the broadband, and I will be watching your first call from it with considerable interest.”
“Congratulations on the move. Your video background has improved beyond recognition and the entire team has noticed. Enjoy settling in properly.”
“Congratulations on the house. You are now required by long tradition to acquire a large plant that you will slowly kill. We look forward to the updates.”
“Congratulations on the house. I understand the kitchen is theoretical for another fortnight, so I look forward to hearing which takeaway you have committed to. Enjoy it all the same.”
“Congratulations on the new home. Take whatever time you need around the move and let me know if the dates need shifting. There is nothing here that cannot wait a week.”
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