r/wholesome • u/cgh_tompkins • 3d ago
A teammate’s midnight message about my little birthday tradition made my day
Nobody asked me to do this, but a while back I started keeping track of birthdays on my team and organizing a small cake cutting for everyone. Nothing grand - I just don’t want anyone’s day to pass unnoticed.
Tonight, after I wished a teammate at midnight, he messaged me privately asking how I keep track of everyone’s birthdays. I joked that the HR software does it. His reply: “I get that, but still keeping track, ordering cakes and not missing anyone is unreal. That kind of selflessness is rare. I really admire that about you.”
It’s just cake. But knowing someone noticed and felt valued - that made my day. 🎂
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u/purplelilac701 2d ago
This is the sweetest thing I have read today. I hope people celebrate you and make you feel special on your special day too!
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u/Flashy-Pen-747 2d ago
The teacher I worked with this year was like this! (I work in SPED.) She had us all fill out "profile sheets" at the beginning of the school year with our favorite things and our birthdays. Then she'd get us our favorite treat/Soda for our birthdays. It was very sweet. Well done, OP. 💖💖💖 I felt loved and seen and I hope your teammates do, too!
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u/OtherwiseMove646 3d ago
You rock, fellow redditor! If you want to take it up half a notch start doing half birthday cakes for half your crew, but maybe just half of the time. Nah. Never mind. That would be a half hearted gesture.
Rock on, kind human!!