Are you treated well on your birthday at work?

Ctowner · 04-03-08, 07:54

Some people are treated differently than others on their bday...

Here's the content at hand:
YouTube - CareerBuilder.com - Gauging your Workplace Worth

So are you one of the ones getting spoiled, or getting the bare bones treatment?

Macruz19 · 04-07-08, 06:44

I really don't care. I'm usually on vacation during my bday week.

Usually my team would have a lunch day as a group.

mhadden · 04-08-08, 06:19

That video is ridiculous,

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DaGonz · 04-11-08, 07:43

The only big birthday celebration I had was when I turned 40. Mrs, DaGonz threw a party at a Chinese restaurant ( buffet style, with a DJ and Karaoke) that had most of my FD there except for the on duty shift, who came down and paid a visit.

When they talk about parties, that one still comes up as being in the top ten!

Devilsown · 06-05-08, 04:12

So far in the past 4 birthdays I have:

Year 1
Been hungover from the night before only to drive 12 hours to Barksdale AFB... not to bad

Year 2
Was sitting on a tarmac, depolyed to Diego Garcia waiting on our plane to get refueled, only to have a 36+ hour flight ahead of us... once again not that bad

Year 3:
I went to work, no one knew (everyone else gets their b-days off) only to work outside in 20degree weather, for 12 hours... That sucked

Year 4:

Once again I was outside in less than a nice temp (below frezzeing), got told to pack my bags as I was leaving in 1 week on a 4-6 month deployment... ended up being pushed back about another week and a half... but you get the idea...

Conclusion: not only have I forgot how old I am I have also forgot the day in which I was born. Also It has givin this saying: "SALMON DAY" when you spend the whole day swiming upstream just to get screwed and die in the end.... my "birthday" is just another day in the year...

backwoods_lex · 09-21-08, 10:10

Tomorrow is actually my birthday and I'm stuck working the overnight shift. I work with kids who have emotional difficulties, so I'm just hoping I don't have to hear "F you " all morning or have anything thrown at me

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I used to always celebrate my birthday and enjoy my day, but I've gotten really stuck in the daily grind for the past few years.

BigAl3 · 09-21-08, 10:13

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Originally Posted by backwoods_lex

Tomorrow is actually my birthday

have a happy birthday and enjoy it with your loved ones!

backwoods_lex · 09-21-08, 10:52

Thanks Al. I hope to

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nrengle · 09-21-08, 10:53

I get treated well. Get free drinks, don't have to work that day either!

backwoods_lex · 09-23-08, 06:06

Yep, just as I figured. Got cussed out today and had a kid throw something at me yesterday. Happy 29th to me!!!

Way2SSlow · 09-23-08, 06:13

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Originally Posted by backwoods_lex

Yep, just as I figured. Got cussed out today and had a kid throw something at me yesterday. Happy 29th to me!!!

Whoa. Well, I hope the rest of your birthday is awesome!

I've worked here over 4 years and no one know when my birthday is. I dont really care though, I dont ever bring it up. Everyone just notices my cell ringing more than usual and me thanking everyone that calls. My friends and family never forget though.