'My eyes are burning': Gen Z employee's leave message goes viral

India Nov 25, 2025

A Gen Z employee's blunt WhatsApp leave—"I won't be able to work today, my eyes are burning"—is making the rounds on X (formerly Twitter) as Delhi's air pollution hits hard.
Shared by Kidbea founder Swapnil Srivastav, the message struck a chord and quickly racked up over 1.8 lakh views.

Honest vibes spark conversation

People online had mixed reactions: some loved the no-nonsense honesty ("No drama, no excuses, just honesty"), while others debated how this direct style could shift work culture.
Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remains in the "very poor" zone, showing just how much pollution is affecting daily life—and even how people talk at work.