Today, it's my birthday. My boss's birthday is 5 days away. Instead of wishing me happy birthday, the staff decided to surprise my boss with an early gift. We also had to take a picture of him with everyone. I work at another branch alone, and had to post the picture to social media. Happy Birthday to me, I guess. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my boss threw a party for everyone in the office who has a birthday in September. Everyone got a cake with their names on it except me. My birthday is today. FML
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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
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, it's my birthday. My husband said he had to work today and “rain checked” my birthday celebration for “god knows when, because I’m so busy. I’ll let you know.” A couple of months ago it was his female work bestie’s birthday and he got her a cake, balloon, flowers, and requested time off to take her out for lunch. FML
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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Yudith 28
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday, dear Anonymous, Happy Birthday to you!
QueenSaru 28
I am very confused, you work at another branch alone but expected staff (presumably at another branch) to wish you a happy birthday? Why did you have to post the picture of him to your social media? Why did you have the picture if you weren't there?
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QueenSaru 28
I am very confused, you work at another branch alone but expected staff (presumably at another branch) to wish you a happy birthday? Why did you have to post the picture of him to your social media? Why did you have the picture if you weren't there?
Yudith 28
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday, dear Anonymous, Happy Birthday to you!
bleachedraven 14
I wouldn't worry about it. Go celebrate. I'd care way more about being with friends & family vs having the boss remember your birthday.
J_Free_Woods 29
Happy birthday.