Birthday, Growing old and Work: It's the thought that counts

It's the thought that counts

By Not a day over 35 - 18/06/2013 13:06 - United States - Anchorage

Today, I turned 29. To celebrate, my office got me a cake that read "Happy 38th!!" The "theme" of the "party" was 'Not a day over 35!' I waited all day for someone to tell me it was all a prank, but nobody did. I spent my lunch hour crying in my car. Happy birthday to me. FML

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By Chakkamofo - 01/02/2009 22:47 - United States

Today, it's my birthday. My wife gave me a card that read, "You made it to 36!" It's my 35th birthday. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/01/2010 18:55 - Canada

Today, my family threw me a surprise party for my 29th Birthday. My brother-in-law sent me a text telling me they were all waiting for me to arrive. Thinking it was at my sister's home, I drove two hours there. It was actually at my parents' house. I missed my party and they ate my cake. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/04/2018 15:00

Today, I realised yesterday was my 30th birthday. What made it worse is that my parents forgot, along with my other relatives and friends. No cards, no texts, no calls, no Facebook messages. Nothing. Happy 30th to me. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/09/2016 18:54 - United States

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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Celebration

By so so old now - 16/09/2014 23:23 - Canada - Kamloops

Today, my co-workers threw me a surprise 30th birthday party. After lighting sparklers on the cake and singing happy birthday, we all enjoyed a few moments of sparkly, happy fun time. Then the building's fire alarm tripped and over 200 people had to be evacuated. FML

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Clout chasing

By Samantha - 31/05/2009 12:44 - Singapore

Today, I turned 22. Instead of cutting my own cake, I stood by and smiled at a friend's belated birthday party. Her birthday was actually two months ago, but she decided to have her party on my birthday. No one remembered mine but everyone got her beautiful gifts. FML

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By cheap - 18/06/2014 13:42 - France - Toulouse

Today, I celebrated my 22nd birthday. On my cake stood last year's "21" candle, to which had been added a single candle. Clearly, times are tough. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/08/2019 16:00 - United Kingdom - Thornbury

Today, the only "Happy birthday!" I got was from the cake I bought for myself. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/11/2015 14:52 - United States - San Francisco

Today, it's my 30th birthday. My husband came home with a big case of beer for himself, then told me he didn't have time to get me a present because of work. FML

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Surprise!

By WitchQueenLiz - 28/06/2009 08:25 - United States

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

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speckledots 29

Tuesday 18 June 2013 18:50

well. Happy 29th Birthday!

LaLince 40

Tuesday 18 June 2013 18:51

29 = 38 since 2+9 = 3+8 = 11

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Koshman32 7

Tuesday 18 June 2013 19:17

Should have said something

RpiesSPIES 27

Tuesday 18 June 2013 19:18

Well... 29 IS less than 35. Don't see why you have a problem woth that, at least. Oh well, cheer up. It's not good to be sad on your birthday :)

RedPillSucks 31

Tuesday 18 June 2013 19:48

Her problem is probably that she feels people thinks she looks almost 10 years older than she actually is.

FRB 8

Tuesday 18 June 2013 19:18

Don't let people let you down , and learn to speak up

flashback_fml 14

Tuesday 18 June 2013 19:20

Thats pretty depressing yet funny

Sopho_o 15

Tuesday 18 June 2013 19:23

At least they tried, not many people can say their peers put so much effort into their birthday! Happy Birthday anyway!

bacon1975 4

Tuesday 18 June 2013 19:23

My 38th birthday is tomorrow. I'll celebrate like I'm 29 and it will balance the universe? Seriously, that sucks. I'm sorry. Happy Birthday!

devilkazama 9

Tuesday 18 June 2013 19:24

Firstworldproblems

athos1237 4

Tuesday 18 June 2013 19:24

If you didn't correct them, then sorry but YDI

Isandri 29

Friday 28 August 2015 12:03

no1 deserves that :(

GraphicAustin 8

Tuesday 18 June 2013 19:25

Man up! Who cares about them and if they got it right. They aren't important people and it's stupid you would be so upset because they got it wrong.

dweeds508 24

Tuesday 18 June 2013 19:32

Sorry about that OP but happy birthday!

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