Taking a leave from a corporate job often feels like a huge task, with approvals rarely coming easy. However, in a surprising incident, a CEO received a rather unusual leave request from one of his Gen Z employees, the reason being a breakup. What is noteworthy is that the CEO not only approved the leave instantly but also shared the application on Twitter. Since then, the post has gone viral, sparking countless reactions and discussions among netizens.
CEO approved a ‘Breakup Leave,’ the leave application has since gone viral on X
The internet truly never fails to surprise us. Social media is full of stories that range from inspiring to downright unexpected — and this one falls into the latter category. In a recent instance, a CEO took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share a leave application that was anything but ordinary. It wasn’t about sickness, family emergencies, or vacation plans, it was about something far more personal and relatable.
ADVERTISEMENT
Jasveer Singh, the CEO of a company, shared that one of his employees had sent him a message requesting leave after going through a breakup.
The message read,
“Hello sir, I recently had a breakup and I haven’t been able to focus on work. Need a short break. I’m working from home today, so I’d like to take leave from the 28th to the 8th.”
Instead of reacting negatively, Jasveer appreciated the employee’s honesty and decided to approve the leave immediately.
Sharing the screenshot on X, he humorously captioned it,
“Got the most honest leave application yesterday. Gen Z doesn’t do filters!”
His lighthearted response resonated with many online, showing a rare example of empathy and understanding in corporate culture.
The post quickly went viral, with thousands of users commenting, liking, and sharing their thoughts.
Advertisment
Have a look at the whole tweet
Got the most honest leave application yesterday. Gen Z doesn’t do filters! pic.twitter.com/H0J27L5EsE
— Jasveer Singh (@jasveer10) October 28, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
A netizen asked if he granted the leave?
Leave approved, instantly😄
— Jasveer Singh (@jasveer10) October 28, 2025
Here is how netizens reacted to the viral tweet
Soon after Jasveer Singh’s tweet went up, it spread across social media like wildfire. The post quickly went viral, sparking laughter, empathy, and endless discussions online. So far, it has garnered over 6 million views, 121K likes, and more than 900 comments. While many praised the honesty and emotional awareness of the employee, others couldn’t help but relate to the struggles of balancing heartbreak and work life.
ADVERTISEMENT
Have a look at some worth-checking-out comments,
Pls grant him leave
Uske mohalle me aishwarya nhi ati hogi😭
— Daavya.eth (@Daavya_vaishnav) October 28, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
I would approve it immediately; honesty plus a situation that affects their ability to work. You can tell they make a good employee with only 2 sentence’s. I see you approved it too, you are a good boss man! Cheers!
— DaStraatosphere (@DaStraatosphere) October 29, 2025
give him a hinge premium subscription to help him out.
— Steve (@steve_cook) October 28, 2025
maybe us boomers need more Gen Zs in our lives…
they bring a certain kind of honesty and directness, and thats a good thing 😂
— openthefridge ❄️ (@fridgeintheopen) October 29, 2025
That’s not a short break in my eyes haha
— Conor Dart (@Conor_D_Dart) October 28, 2025
That’s great. He/she knows what is important.
— 🔴One Arsenal Family 🌎🌏 (@OneArsenalFam) October 29, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
Haha 🤣 this is cute one
— Mirza❤️🔥 (@akhterify) October 28, 2025
The CEO’s decision to approve the leave highlights a refreshing appreciation for mental health and emotional well-being, something truly heartwarming and worth normalising in workplaces. What are your thoughts on this viral tweet? Do share in the comments below!
