A woman’s creative attempt to request annual leave from her bosses has gone viral on social media after she produced a dramatic Netflix-style trailer asking for 10 days off to travel to Bali.
The video, shared on Instagram by a woman identified as Talia, has attracted more than seven million views and sparked widespread praise for its humour and originality.
Instead of sending a traditional email or approaching her managers directly, Talia created a cinematic mock documentary filled with suspense music, emotional interviews and dramatic dialogue.
The clip opens with an interviewer asking Talia why she has appeared nervous in recent days.
“Do you want to confess why you’ve been on so edge lately?” the interviewer asks.
Looking anxious, Talia responds, “I need to ask Frank and Jack a question.”
As the dramatic trailer unfolds, the interviewer presses further.
“Is that why you’re being so strange?” the voice asks.
Talia then replies, “I just can’t bring myself to do it. I can’t do it, I haven’t found the right time to do it.”
Dramatic Bali leave request captures millions online
The trailer continues building tension before the interviewer encourages her to finally speak.
“Talia, the right time is now,” the interviewer says.
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Moments later, Talia delivers the reveal that has now entertained millions of viewers online.
“I need 10 days of leave to go to Bali and have heaps of fun,” she says.
The video ends with a cliffhanger asking viewers, “So was it a yes or no?”
The clip additionally captures the reactions of her bosses, Frank and Jack, who appear amused and slightly confused by the elaborate presentation.
“You have been on edge lately,” they tell Talia after watching the trailer.
The managers then jokingly ask whether they are expected to respond in the same style.
“Do we have to send our response in a video format?” they ask.
Talia quickly responds, “In a documentary trailer format.”
Still processing the unusual request, one of the bosses asks, “Yes or no or is there like a third option?”
The final outcome of the leave request has not yet been revealed.
Social media users praise creativity and humour
The video has generated thousands of reactions across Instagram and other platforms.
Many users praised Talia’s creativity and said the clip reflected growing trends in workplace humour and digital storytelling.
Others joked that employers may now expect increasingly elaborate leave applications from staff members.
Social media experts say short-form cinematic content continues dominating platforms such as Instagram and TikTok because audiences respond strongly to humour, storytelling and relatable workplace experiences.
Travel-related content also remains among the most viewed categories online, particularly posts linked to destinations such as Bali, which continues attracting millions of international tourists each year.
Several viewers additionally commented that the video highlighted changing workplace cultures where younger employees increasingly use humour and creativity in professional communication.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the leave approval, the video has already succeeded in turning a simple holiday request into a viral internet moment.
