There are a lot of jan. birthdays where i work but they got a cake made out to 2 of our employers and a card and we sung.. but it's my birthday! and no one really knows -- even though an e-mail was sent out at the start of the month with names and dates of birthday!
in there defence the two birthdays are on the 9th and 15th mine is today the 12th... I was weird singing happy birthday!
2007-01-12 07:09:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Happy Birthday!
We resolved that problem very easily. The second friday of each month is Birthday Friday. Our HR prints out a sheet with everyones birthdays on it for the month and posts it in the break room. Then, like today, we had a big cake with fruit, veggies and some other breads. Sometimes we get enchiladas, sometimes we do cookies and cupcakes, we change it up each month so it's not always the same.
That way everyone gets recognized in an impersonal manner and everybody gets some goodies.
2007-01-12 07:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by minicoop_jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have jumped on the table AFTER they had sung Happy Birthday and smashed the cake. Then I would yell, "What about me? It is MY birthday too!" Then I would have started flinging the cake at everyone with my bare hands.
You have to admit, it would probably get you sent home early and then you could enjoy having your birthday afternoon off.....
2007-01-12 16:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I always tell everyone, "Hey my birthday is coming up!" Or I just plan something with my friends myself. If my co-workers forget, it doesn't really bother me, because maybe only a few are my close pals. People forget birthdays all the time. Don't take it personally.
2007-01-15 10:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by j.p. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your supervisor why your name was left out of the birthday roster. Since it bothers you, don't let it fester; find out what the problem is. It's possible that your records may have your birthdate wrong. I found out that my records had the wrong birthdate exactly this way! They switched the date and month. I'm glad I found out so I could correct it.
Don't assume malice, but don't exclude error. You need to find out if there's a problem.
2007-01-12 15:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by Karin C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it was an oversight. Don't say anything until the NEXT birthday celebration (in Feb?) and then joke that you can't wait until your birthday next year when you get a cake and a song.
2007-01-12 15:23:45 · answer #5 · answered by Abby Road 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happy Birthday, if it's any consolation! I prolly wouldn't say anything if they didn't know it was my birthday. Then again if it was I would have called out sick! And if they did know and just forgot, I'd throw a kick *** house party and not invite them! Happy Birthday!!!
2007-01-12 15:20:11 · answer #6 · answered by garda0354 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be hurt but if you didn't personally tell anyone then its really no ones fault. I am sure it was an honest oversight. I'd wait a few days and then maybe initiate a conversation with a friend in your office and slip in the conversation your birthdate.
2007-01-12 15:19:33 · answer #7 · answered by buffybot67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hah! Where I work, YOU bring in the cake on your birthday, and no-one sings. Seriously, you got off easy.
2007-01-12 15:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by InitialDave 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would be kind of upset too! that's sad. i hope it is a wonderful day for you, and just remember that your true friends and your family will be here for you on this day, and they are the only ones that matter anyway. forget about your co-workers... it's just your job and it pays for you to have great days like today!!! happy birthday!!!!!!
2007-01-12 15:18:49 · answer #9 · answered by gretskins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would feel left out, considering the email had the names & dates. I'm surprised nobody mentioned it.
|*~*~*Happy Birthday*~*~|
2007-01-12 15:15:40 · answer #10 · answered by ☼High☼Voltage☼Blonde☼ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋