Today, it was my birthday. Normally, the little office I work in throws a big party for every employee on their special day, but nothing was done for me, not even a "Happy Birthday" came my way. I didn't want to be rude, so I stayed silent. They didn't do anything because I was getting laid off. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, it's my birthday and I had to work. My boss wished me a happy birthday, and then told me I was fired. FML
Today, it was my birthday. Nobody said anything, not even my Facebook friends, who probably got a notification about it. FML
Today, it was my birthday. My family usually gives me a financial gift, but didn't this time and said nothing about it. I cooked my own birthday dinner without help, then washed everyone's dishes. I got my own cake and ate it alone because they were too busy getting drunk. Nobody bothered to sing Happy Birthday either. FML
Today, I was fired over the phone, losing my only source of income. When asked if I was okay, I explained that although I understood why, I was a little peeved they'd chosen my birthday to deliver the message. My - now former - boss then sang "Happy Birthday" to me in its entirety. FML
Today, it was my co-worker's birthday but she told me not to mention it. Feeling bad for her, I went out to buy her a card, a present, and even a small cake. It turns out that there was actually a party during our lunch break, and I was the only one in our office not invited. FML
Today, it's my birthday. At my workplace, we always get a cake for whoever's birthday it is. They somehow forgot about me. I've been working there for a year, and my grandparents and my dad own the restaurant I work at. FML
Today, it's my 25th birthday. I closed at work, not one person wished me happy birthday, no calls or letters from my family. Even my boyfriend of 3 years didn’t remember. FML
Today, I asked my boss if I could take a vacation day for my birthday on Monday. She called to tell me yes, and then told me I'm getting laid off. FML
Today, I found out that my work threw me a birthday party alongside my coworker’s birthday. Said coworker spread a rumor, telling everyone that I wanted each person to buy me flowers and cake. Everyone thought that I was a weirdo for asking for those things from them. I wasn't at work today. FML
Today, my employer gave me a gift to celebrate the one-year anniversary of my hire date. It would have been a really nice gesture if they weren't laying me off at the end of the month. FML
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FacePALM24 0
Sorry to hear that, why would they lay you off on your birthday? Assholes.
justchilling 0
Well since you didnt get one: Happy Birthday! And sorry about your job. Things are fked up these days. Good luck finding another one!
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littlegirllove 0
I'm sorry =. Things will get better + happy birthdaay!*
ziqi92 0
being laid off is no excuse to have ur co-workers not throw u a party on ur last day. happy birthday!
Colby_Colbert 0
when they laid you off u should have played it cool but shuved every1's pens up ur ass w/o saying anything .. jokes on them when e coli comes a knockin
AUT_student 0
If all your colleagues knew you were getting laid of, and so they didn't throw you a party.... you have a potential grievance against your (ex-) employer. Talk to a lawyer. They must inform you first (within reason) of your redundancy/termination. Obviously, senior management are allowed to know, but from the sounds of your FML, the whole office knew before you.
ILoveJace01 0
Aww. I'm so sorry. Happy birthday, and goodluck finding another job!
vikingtrail 0
That sucks! You think if they were laying you off, the least they could have done was celebrate your birthday. I'm really sorry.
shnibz101 0
Happy birth day and I'm sorry that happened
justxdream 0
well, happy birthday=]
BLACKLIGHTNING 0
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! fyl:)
mikew85 0
Ouch, shitty birthday for you this year. Hope you tried to have fun with your nonwork friends anyways. Good luck finding a new job:-)