Do I text first or leave it?

[Lilllypad11]

Long story short. My colleague has been away from work since last Friday. Which is quite unlike them. Last Friday they had a rather large meeting involving hr. They already told me what it was about but I didn’t pry too much as I know it’s not something I can ask about.

Anyway, the last messages on the chat were from me. Just saying “god tomorrows going to be hectic. Spoke to Sandra she had a good old moan about the changes coming in.” No reply to that.

So…I’m a bit unsure, do I reach out with a hope you’re alright. Or just leave it and let them come forward?

I guess it would be reasonable to wish her Happy Christmas?

Are you friends outside of work or just work colleagues?

I do think your previous message didn't really invite an answer (but it depends on how you normally chat).
I think a little how are you txt is fine if you then have other stuff to go on to chat about, but abit wierd if they say they are fine and then you have nothing to discuss normally.

But it always nice to check in on someone

Well I didn’t want to place pressure on anything. Just sort of a check in as they’re never off and I reckon it’s their MH. But I also know they’re in Cornwall for Christmas so I feel like I’m intruding!

I’d send a message to let them know you are thinking of them but not requiring an explanation in response so something like ‘missed you this last week. Just wanted to wish you a very happy Christmas. Hope you have a wonderful time in Cornwall’

Would “sorry for the late message. hope you’re alright. Have a restful break” be ok?