Comment from director at work

[Karting1967]

Yesterday evening one of the directors at work emailed me to do something. Clearly it could have waited till today but it only took 10 minutes, I had my laptop out anyway plus it was more convenient to do it there and then as I’ll be out of the office most of today.

His reply (copied to the other 3 directors) was “Watch TV and do this tomorrow! Thanks anyway you nutter!”

Am I overreacting to think that was an unnecessary comment?

Huge overreaction!! This is exactly the sort of thing my manager would say to me if he thought I was working on an evening or weekend.

It's nice that he's acknowledged that you worked on an evening when you didn't need to.

I can't believe anyone would be offended or upset by this.

@robotic the term 'nutter' is used frequently where I'm from. It's just a friendly way of saying someone is doing something a bit crazy. I call my cat a nutter at least 10 times a day.

It doesn’t appear that there was a malicious intent - actually intending to be friendly and positive. I wish my leaders were more informal to be honest.

However, YANBU as no one can tell you how to feel and so if the comment offended you then it’s offensive, Iyswim.