Woman Shares Househelp’s ‘Professional’ Sick Leave Text, Sparks Viral Buzz on LinkedIn
Woman Shares Househelp’s ‘Professional’ Sick Leave Text, Sparks Viral Buzz on LinkedIn
A Bengaluru woman’s househelp sent a sick leave message so well-drafted that it impressed thousands online.
A LinkedIn post by Bengaluru resident Simrann M Bhambani has gone viral after she shared a screenshot of a leave message sent by her househelp. The message, written in clear English and structured like a professional email, left netizens amused and impressed in equal measure.
The Viral Message
The househelp’s text read:
“I am not well I have cold and throat infection so I will be not coming to work today 6:43 AM.”
Simrann captioned the post:
“Peak Bangalore moment: My househelp takes sick leave more professionally than half the people I’ve worked with. She WhatsApps me a detailed leave note in English. Professionalism: 100/100. Bonus: it’s typed out by her 10-year-old daughter.”
Why It Stood Out
The message was drafted with the help of her daughter, who added a touch of charm and innocence.
Simrann noted the “professionalism” of the message compared to workplace norms.
The incident sparked a wider conversation around “Peak Bengaluru moments” on LinkedIn.
Reactions Online
The post struck a chord with LinkedIn users who shared their own experiences with househelps:
One user wrote, “My maid only calls me the day she is coming: ‘aaj mai aaugi kaam karne’ (I will come to work today).”Another commented, “Same level of professionalism with voice notes.”
A third shared, “In Gurgaon, we just wait, wait, and wait (after calling 10 times with no response).”
Adding to the humour, a LinkedIn user recalled, “My cab driver once sent me a Google Calendar invite for our ride so he wouldn’t miss it. Absolute Peak Bangalore!”
The light-hearted post has triggered widespread discussion online, with many agreeing that the incident reflects Bengaluru’s unique mix of professionalism, tech-savviness, and everyday humour.
