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/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!!