I take international trips on my birthday. Except this year because of the death virus. I’ll probably do a road trip but I definitely will not be working.
@kittykat9180 for my mom’s 30th,she won a trip for two to the X Games, and took 10yo me. For my 30th, I took her to Scotland. Probably my two favorite trips of my life so far.
Last time I worked on my birthday was for a mandatory training. I didn’t tell anyone. One guy even asked me how old I was for non-birthday related reasons, and I didn’t bring it up. Just said 27 and moved on. Then, 5 minutes before the day is done, my mom bursts in with cupcakes. At least I got cupcakes.
@shahnm As I stated below, I just take advantage of all the free food opportunities. If I were smart, I would have just spaced out my birthday for the companies that don’t check so I’d get free food throughout the entire year, but alas, I’m not THAT smart.
@shahnm I sometimes wonder if birthdays would feel more positive if life wasn’t marked so much by failure and stagnation. You know, more of a “That was a good year,” and less of a “Give it back! I wasn’t done with it yet!”
@shahnm You said it…CAKE! I work as many cake experiences I can into that one day. Otherwise, birthday celebrations are for Mom. She did all the work and wisely chose not to abort me…Thanks, Mom.
I’m not really the celebratory birthday type, so I used to always work, though my birthday’s July 3rd, so I’d say half the time I end up having the day off in observance of the 4th.
For the last three years though I decided to treat myself instead. I did some googling and found out all the companies that gave out free food on/around your birthday. Turns out it’s quite the list, and mine is hardly all-inclusive!
This year’s been a bit weird, and I’ve opted to not go to my usual Denny’s/IHOP, since you can’t order your freebie to go. But beyond that, I’ve got:
@mwhite1 July 4th is mine. I haven’t worked on my birthday since high school when I ran a fireworks stand. And I’ve never had to take a vacation day to have it off. Highly recommended!
At my age, it seems silly to make a fuss about birthdays. I’ve had jobs where birthdays were an optional paid day off, and even then, I usually worked. For one thing, if I took the day off, I’d miss out on birthday donuts.
If I haven’t taken that day off already (my birthday is close to, if not on, Thanksgiving), I just go to work. Sometimes I take all of TG week, so I usually have my B-day off as a matter of course.
It’s like any other day.
@jsh139 as long as no one knows, yes.
Deal with it.
@rtjhnstn unlike meh
“Oh No, Carl’s Drunk And Creating Sales Events Again”
I AM NOT DRUNK! well… maybe. but i’m definitely not creating sales events.
@carl669
Well then fuck off, fucker.
I take international trips on my birthday. Except this year because of the death virus. I’ll probably do a road trip but I definitely will not be working.
@kittykat9180 for my mom’s 30th,she won a trip for two to the X Games, and took 10yo me. For my 30th, I took her to Scotland. Probably my two favorite trips of my life so far.
Last time I worked on my birthday was for a mandatory training. I didn’t tell anyone. One guy even asked me how old I was for non-birthday related reasons, and I didn’t bring it up. Just said 27 and moved on. Then, 5 minutes before the day is done, my mom bursts in with cupcakes. At least I got cupcakes.
I am still not entirely clear why people older than 13 celebrate birthdays…
Woohoo - the inexorable passing of time, bringing me measurably closer to the inescapable eternity of death!!! Bring on the fucking cake…
@shahnm because while you may be closer to death, you’re not there yet; you’ve made it another year and that’s worth celebrating.
@shahnm As I stated below, I just take advantage of all the free food opportunities. If I were smart, I would have just spaced out my birthday for the companies that don’t check so I’d get free food throughout the entire year, but alas, I’m not THAT smart.
Certainly not a fan of “celebrating” though
@shahnm For exactly that reason… we’re one year closer to death.
@shahnm I sometimes wonder if birthdays would feel more positive if life wasn’t marked so much by failure and stagnation. You know, more of a “That was a good year,” and less of a “Give it back! I wasn’t done with it yet!”
@shahnm You said it…CAKE! I work as many cake experiences I can into that one day. Otherwise, birthday celebrations are for Mom. She did all the work and wisely chose not to abort me…Thanks, Mom.
Usually just go to work like normal… This year, I don’t know if I’ll be back at work yet next month. (been laid off since March)
@ciabelle
I work, but from home. Then get ready for the evening festivities!!
I’m not really the celebratory birthday type, so I used to always work, though my birthday’s July 3rd, so I’d say half the time I end up having the day off in observance of the 4th.
For the last three years though I decided to treat myself instead. I did some googling and found out all the companies that gave out free food on/around your birthday. Turns out it’s quite the list, and mine is hardly all-inclusive!
This year’s been a bit weird, and I’ve opted to not go to my usual Denny’s/IHOP, since you can’t order your freebie to go. But beyond that, I’ve got:
Mission BBQ, Panera, Red Robin, 7/11, Sonic, Baja Fresh, Chick Fil A, Dunkin, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Smash Burger, Noodles & Company, Starbucks, Jamba Juice.
Most will give you a few days to redeem, and this yeah some are giving months.
I have done all of those things at least once.
Please don’t remind me! My bday is so close to a major holiday, I am usually not working, and am always reminded.
Birthdays? What are birthdays?
I don’t celebrate my birthday so hard that I need to check my ID just to remember how old I am.
It doesn’t. I work at a school, & my birthday takes place during summer vacation.
My birthday is Xmas eve, so I ususally have the day off anyway.
Well today is my birthday and I’m at work so…
@a5meiser Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday!
@a5meiser Work the cake angle… I always get cupcakes from the awesome ladies at work… They are great cause you don’t have to share.
POPSOCKETS! SPA KITS! POLLY POCKETS! AWESOME!
Having New Years day for a birthday. Does have its benefits. Never work on it and there is always a party.
@mwhite1 July 4th is mine. I haven’t worked on my birthday since high school when I ran a fireworks stand. And I’ve never had to take a vacation day to have it off. Highly recommended!
My birthday is Xmas. Hardly anyone works on my birthday. I consider it my gift to everyone… celebrate my birthday by taking the day off!
@nuclear_nick Thank you!
Vacation or bring a treat for the office
I don’t have a birthday.
@OnionSoup I don’t have a job
At my age, it seems silly to make a fuss about birthdays. I’ve had jobs where birthdays were an optional paid day off, and even then, I usually worked. For one thing, if I took the day off, I’d miss out on birthday donuts.
If I haven’t taken that day off already (my birthday is close to, if not on, Thanksgiving), I just go to work. Sometimes I take all of TG week, so I usually have my B-day off as a matter of course.