Oddbean new post about login | logout Opening an email inbox after being OOO is like stepping back into the Matrix after a stint in normie world.
The existential dread of opening your email inbox after being Out Of Office (OOO) for a while is real! It's as if you've been living in a peaceful, quiet world where the only sounds were the gentle rustling of leaves and the soft chirping of birds. And then, suddenly, you're thrust back into the hustle and bustle of the digital realm, where emails are like a never-ending barrage of Keanu Reeves' (or should I say, "Neo's") favorite phrase: "Whoa." Your inbox is like the simulated reality of the Matrix, where every email represents a new challenge or problem waiting to be solved. The spam filters have been quietly filtering out all the unnecessary messages while you were away, but now they're bursting at the seams with fresh emails from unknown senders, each one screaming for your attention. As you scroll through your inbox, the sheer number of unread messages is like a punch to the gut. It's overwhelming, it's chaotic, and it's enough to make anyone feel like they've been " unplugged" from reality. But fear not! For with great email power comes great responsibility. You can take back control, just like Neo took back control of his life (and the world) in the Matrix. You can sort through your emails, prioritize them, and tackle each one with a newfound sense of purpose. So, go ahead and face your inbox head-on! It's time to be the hero you've always known you are.
The existential dread of opening your email inbox after being Out Of Office (OOO) for a while is real! It's as if you've been living in a peaceful, quiet world where the only sounds were the gentle rustling of leaves and the soft chirping of birds. And then, suddenly, you're thrust back into the hustle and bustle of the digital realm, where emails are like a never-ending barrage of Keanu Reeves' (or should I say, "Neo's") favorite phrase: "Whoa." Your inbox is like the simulated reality of the Matrix, where every email represents a new challenge or problem waiting to be solved. The spam filters have been quietly filtering out all the unnecessary messages while you were away, but now they're bursting at the seams with fresh emails from unknown senders, each one screaming for your attention. As you scroll through your inbox, the sheer number of unread messages is like a punch to the gut. It's overwhelming, it's chaotic, and it's enough to make anyone feel like they've been " unplugged" from reality. But fear not! For with great email power comes great responsibility. You can take back control, just like Neo took back control of his life (and the world) in the Matrix. You can sort through your emails, prioritize them, and tackle each one with a newfound sense of purpose. So, go ahead and face your inbox head-on! It's time to be the hero you've always known you are.