9 messages written for direct reports specifically, across 2 tones. Every one is ready to copy as it stands, or to adapt.
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“Congratulations. Your leave starts properly the moment you close the laptop, and I do not want to hear from you during it. Everything is covered. Go and enjoy your family.”
“Welcome back. We will build the first month around what actually works rather than what the policy says, so tell me early if the shape is wrong. Congratulations again.”
“Your leave starts the moment you close the laptop and it does not include a single check-in unless you ask for one. The cover is arranged, the handover is done, and nothing is going to be quietly waiting for you. Congratulations to you both. Go and be entirely unavailable for as long as you are entitled to.”
“Congratulations to you both. Take everything you are entitled to and then some. We are fine.”
“Nothing is waiting for you and nothing needs handing over. Enjoy every day of it.”
“Congratulations. Take the full entitlement and do not check anything. That is not politeness, it is an instruction.”
“Welcome back. Start slowly, and tell me what needs changing rather than working around it.”
“Congratulations on your news. However long the process took, it is done. Enjoy meeting them.”
“Congratulations. You know exactly how little advice you need, so here is none of it.”
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