A long-term employee has not received birthday recognition from co-workers for nearly two decades, feeling overlooked despite their contributions to office celebrations. Efforts to hint at their birthday have gone unnoticed, leading to frustration concerning their existence within the group. Suggestions are made to investigate if there is an error in celebratory lists and to approach HR for clarification. Alternatively, it's suggested that other colleagues may trade their birthday celebrations to include the overlooked employee. Personal challenges in social settings are also acknowledged, promoting the importance of respecting one's needs.
Miss Manners finds it hard to believe that, for 20 years, your nine co-workers have adamantly refused to acknowledge your birthday while celebrating others. A list may exist that accidentally omitted your date.
If office cake is truly desired, it is suggested to approach current HR or management politely and inquire whether your birthday has been overlooked. They may offer a solution.
In workplace birthday celebrations, if awareness is raised, others may be willing to switch their celebrations for yours to ensure you feel included.
Regarding social gatherings, even with health challenges, one should be able to excuse oneself without feeling pressured to stay just because others are lingering.
#workplace-relationships #birthday-celebrations #social-etiquette #hr-policies #personal-recognition
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