Birthday and Work: Thanks, I guess…

Thanks, I guess…

By Gabrielguitar - 25/04/2009 14:23 - United States

Today, it was my birthday and everyone in the office chipped in to buy me a card, and nothing but a card. It had a pre-written message on it and a space to write "Love, *insert name*" where everyone signed their names. The "Love" was crossed out and replaced with "From". FML

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By Anonymous - 04/12/2010 23:31 - Canada

Today, I got a birthday card from my parents. It was my sister's from earlier in the year. They scratched out her name and wrote mine underneath. FML

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By nicegirl08 - 20/01/2009 22:47 - United States

Today, my boyfriend came to visit me for my birthday. Over dinner he handed me a blank card that had the words "I love you" hastily written on it. When the waiter came to take our order he informed him that we'd be paying separately. Happy Birthday. FML

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By happyeffingbday202 - 02/04/2009 23:12 - United States

Today, was my 16th birthday. Needless to say, I was delighted when my friends presented me with a birthday card in a homeroom. I pretended to be surprised and exclaimed, "Aw, you guys really shouldn't have!" They didn't. It was our teacher's birthday. They just wanted me to sign the card. FML

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By Cantseethroughdoors - 14/11/2017 05:00

Today, everyone was signing a birthday card to surprise a coworker. I was told to go find someone who hadn't signed it so I went to the office next to mine, opened the door, and told them about the card. The intended recipient was sitting behind the door. FML

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By Happy Birthday - 10/07/2018 15:00

Today, my Dad gave me my birthday card. The envelope was blank, as was the card, and the £0.25 price tag was still on. He was fully aware of all these things, but handed it to me and said, "By the way, I didn't write anything." Happy birthday to me. FML

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Thanks guys

By Anonymous - 05/06/2010 10:36 - United States

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

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By WitchQueenLiz - 28/06/2009 08:25 - United States

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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By garfwebba - 03/01/2010 01:17 - United States

Today, it's my birthday. My boyfriend didn't get me a present. He did, however, get me a card from our cat. He signed it "Have a purrrrfect birthday." Then he left to go to work. I was alone all day long. FML

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Get the message

By Smelly - 05/04/2022 16:00

Today, it’s my birthday. At work, at my desk, I found this beautiful gift-wrapped box and a card that read, “From all of us, we really care about you, and hope you like your present!” I opened the box. It had body shower gel, deodorant, soap, fragrance spray, and “frizz shampoo.” Hint taken. FML

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Birthday Boy

By Anonymous - 07/04/2019 16:00

Today, it's my birthday, I received two cards, one from my mum and one from my son, that my mum gave to him to give to me. My entire family said they couldn't be bothered going out for dinner for my birthday. My two 'friends' didn't even send a card, never mind a gift or want to meet up. FML

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Thoams_fml 0

Saturday 25 April 2009 23:26

they may have actually been trying to be respectful to the people who were signing it and/or complying with company policies

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Saturday 25 April 2009 23:25

Haha some idiot went out and bought the card. Then the person who was actually behind it freaked and probably had to fix it.

Comments

grazynaanka 0

Sunday 26 April 2009 3:24

Maybe they are not comfortable using the word love. It is a pretty strong word. Seriously, at least they remembered your birthday. This is not an FML.

cd5love96 0

Sunday 26 April 2009 3:45

They probably talk about you behind your back and want you to quit. First off THEY didn't remember your birthday. It was one person that made everyone else sign.

BaldOuting 0

Sunday 26 April 2009 3:55

times are tough - this reflects economic times

carliexobon 0

Sunday 26 April 2009 4:08

lmao ouch, that sucks.

cartering 0

Sunday 26 April 2009 4:10

Yes, how terrible now you can't sue them for sexual harassment, your life is truly ******

curious_cat 0

Sunday 26 April 2009 4:21

Aww :( I'm sorry. 'Love' doesn't have to mean someone your in love with, it could be used in a friendly matter. Here, Happy Birthday! :) Love, Curious_cat

mr_zeus7 0

Sunday 26 April 2009 5:23

...So they didn't love you, get over it. Furthermore, you expected them to actually buy you a present? Really? You expected way too much

ilovemycats 0

Sunday 26 April 2009 5:31

It's tacky on their part to have crossed out a part of the card, but it was silly of you to expect more than a card.

worstlifevuh 0

Sunday 26 April 2009 5:32

You don't know how lucky you are to have actually received a card, where I work I'd be grateful if someone actually remembered. You set unrealistic standards, and cry when things don't live up to your expectations? I could see why someone would have such a hard time saying they 'love' you..

meepmeep_fml 0

Sunday 26 April 2009 6:32

why do you expect them to shower you with gifts on your birthday? it would just be something stupid and useless you don't need anyway, and people are pretty broke these days. i dont think your coworkers want to spend much of their hard earned money on a gift for the emotionally needy guy in the office.