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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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
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
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
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
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
Today, I bought a birthday card, wrote a long message, then sealed the envelope. At the party, I handed it over and immediately noticed the name on the front. I'd bought two cards at the same time and given her the one meant for someone else, my secret crush. I fled as soon as I could. 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. My gifts were a stomach bug from my kid and a confession to a year-long affair from my (now soon-to-be-ex) husband of 21 years. Nobody even got me a card. FML
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, 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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Thoams_fml 0
they may have actually been trying to be respectful to the people who were signing it and/or complying with company policies
24788 7
Haha some idiot went out and bought the card. Then the person who was actually behind it freaked and probably had to fix it.
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ejvlols 0
YDI
adlxoxx 0
atleast they got you a card, and remebered it was your birthday
rose5171 0
well at least they got you a card :-p
dorkchildgoesbla 0
at least they remembered? oh, and happy birthday!!
MoonlightSonata 0
#9, yes he/she does. After all, they know what pteronophobia is! (I have it.) OP, that sucks indeed. D: But, happy birthday!
fmlfmlfml15 0
well remember that work is still supposed to be professional but they didnt have to make it that obvious lol
cyxx 0
10 - If they'd WRITTEN "love, ___" then you might have a point. But to go so far as to cross it out ... ouch. haha happy birthday?
lilacwords 0
eighteenth. kidding. lol. maybe they don't like you, but tried to be thoughtful?
QiScorpion 0
that sucks, somewhat. but if they'd all said "Love ..." it'd be a bit creepy. maybe you're new to the office or something. But still, they remembered your birthday at least :-) so happy birthday Gabrielguitar!
mariposa25 0
Well I know that when we made up cards for work people there was big drama about whether you should write "love" or not. I always did sign with love because I don't give a damn, but in the work world that's kind of touchy. I wouldn't read much into it unless they don't seem to really like you in other respects. Oh yeah, and 20th. Just so I can join that bandwagon.