Our subscribers are always creative with their out-of-office messages, and the ones on parental leave are no exception. After years of reading humorous, witty out-of-office messages from both moms and dads on parental leave, we’ve compiled a list of the best ones here.
If you are about to go on parental leave and need some inspiration for your own out-of-office message, this list should help. When writing your reply, just make sure to add your expected return date and contact information for your replacement or other relevant points of contact. (We’ve suppressed this info from the messages below due to privacy reasons.)
1. Unpredictable working hours
Hi there,
Thanks for your message! I’m currently on parental leave, focusing on onboarding a tiny new hire who comes with no experience and highly unpredictable working hours 😊
I’ll be away for an extended period and won’t be checking emails.
Take care,
2. A very demanding boss
Hi,
I am currently out of the office on parental leave, fully booked with cuddles, diaper changes, naps, and a very small (but very demanding) boss 👶
I will be back in January 2027.
3. New little recruit
Hiii there 🙂
I hope you are well and thank you for your message!
I’m currently on maternity leave, taking some time away to welcome a new little recruit to the family. Therefore, I’ll be out of the office and won’t be checking emails regularly during this time.
I’m looking forward to catching up once I’m back in action!
Warm regards,
4. Finally working from home
Hi there,
Thanks for reaching out! I’ve just been promoted to Chief Diaper Officer. 👨🏻🍼 It’s a 24/7 role with zero PTO and a very loud new team member. The good part is that this is a work-from-home role.
In other words, I’m on parental leave and won’t be checking emails during this time.
Best,
5. Two new hires!
Hi,
I’m currently onboarding two wonderful new hires who have just joined the family (twins!)
I won’t be checking emails while I’m out. 🙂
Warmly,
6. Overtime all the time
Hi there,
I’m on parental leave, which has turned out to be the least restful “leave” I’ve ever taken — lots of overtime work here, and none of the overtime pay.
I won’t be checking emails.
Best,
7. Fully booked
Hi there,
I am currently on parental leave, fully booked with feedings and lullabies.
I won’t be checking emails during this time, but I’m looking forward to catching up once I’m back.
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