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🧠 Deep Work / Focus Time

πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈ In focus mode β€” working on something important. Will reply later.

πŸ’‘ Need me urgently? Tag me or drop an email.

βŒ› Heads down in deep work. Will be back online at [insert time].

🚧 Quiet mode on β€” minimizing distractions to get things done.

πŸ› οΈ Tuning out notifications to build and think. I’ll respond later today.

πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈ Quiet mode on β€” working on something important. Will reply later.


πŸ’» In a Meeting

πŸ“… In a meeting β€” back at [insert time].

πŸ‘€ I’ll catch up on messages as soon as I can.

πŸ“ž On a call right now. Will respond shortly.

πŸ—£οΈ Presenting or listening actively β€” will circle back once done.

πŸ”’ In back-to-back meetings today β€” expect some delays in replies.


β˜• Quick Break / Lunch

β˜• Grabbing a quick break β€” back in [15/30] minutes.

πŸ” Will respond as soon as I return.

🍡 Stepping away from keyboard β€” will be back shortly.

🍴 Lunch break in progress β€” back at [insert time].

🐒 Taking a pause to recharge β€” ping me if it’s urgent.


✈️ Out of Office / On Vacation

🌴 OOO until [insert date]. Please reach out to [Name or Team] for urgent matters.

✈️ Out of office β€” no Teams access. Will respond when I return on [insert date].

πŸ–οΈ Offline for personal time. I’ll catch up when I’m back.

πŸ“΅ On vacation and unplugged. Your message is important, but so is rest β€” I’ll reply after [insert date].


🏠 Working Remotely

🏑 Working remotely today. Available on Teams unless in meetings.

🌐 WFH β€” online and reachable, just not at my desk 100% of the time.

πŸ–₯️ Remote today! Feel free to chat or call if needed.

🏞️ Home office active β€” headphones in, lemonade near. Ready when you are.


πŸ“¦ Delivering a Talk / Hosting a Webinar

🎀 Delivering a session right now. Back online soon.

πŸ‘ You can follow the event at [optional link].

πŸ“Ί Live demo in progress β€” responses will be delayed.

πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Speaking at an event β€” I’ll follow up as soon as I’m free.

🎬 Recording content at the moment β€” back online later today.


πŸ€– Automation or Developer Humor

πŸ€– Currently debugging reality. Please stand by.

β›” Do Not Disturb. Brb, arguing with the compiler.

πŸ§ͺ In the lab, experimenting with AI. Approach with caution. 🧬

πŸ”„ Recompiling my thoughts β€” expect a lag in human response.


πŸ•ΉοΈ After Hours / Personal Time

πŸŒ™ It's after hours in my time zone. I’ll reply tomorrow unless it’s urgent.

πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Offline for the evening. Ping me tomorrow and I’ll jump in.

πŸ“΄ Not working right now β€” catching up on life.

🐚 Evening mode: reading, relaxing, recharging. Catch you in the morning.


πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Family-Related / Personal Emergency

❀️ Taking time off due to a family matter. I may be slower to respond. Thanks for understanding.

🏠 Dealing with a personal situation at home. I’ll check messages when I can.

πŸ™ Currently managing a family emergency β€” not available at the moment. Please reach out to [backup contact] if urgent.

🀍 Out today due to family reasons. I’ll reconnect when I’m able. Appreciate your patience.


πŸ‘Ά Child Is Sick / Parental Duty

🧸 One of my kids is unwell today β€” staying offline to take care of them. I’ll reply when I can. Thanks for your understanding.

πŸ›οΈ My child is sick, and I’m currently in parent mode. Will respond to messages as soon as possible.

❀️ Out today to care for my little one. Please ping [backup name] if it’s urgent.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§ Prioritizing family today β€” my child is sick and needs me. I’ll check Teams occasionally when possible.


🏒 Working from the Office

🏒 In the office today β€” feel free to stop by or ping me here.

β˜• Office-based today. Might be in and out of meetings, but available on Teams.

πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» Working in the office today β€” headphones in, but reachable on Teams or in person.

πŸͺ‘ At my desk in the office. Come say hi or message me if you need anything!

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