It is my birthday tomorrow (yay) but no one on my team knows. Is it lame to bring it up? I don’t care if they say anything but I just feel awkward if they find out later if that makes sense. Advice?

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I have been in these exact shoes. I would bring it up but that is just me. I always feel bad when a coworker has a birthday and I miss out on saying happy bday to them. Happy birthday to you btw.

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thank you :)

I think it's okay not to bring it up if you don't want any attention for it. If they found out afterward, they'll just think you didn't want attention for it, which is true. But if you do want someone to say happy birthday or acknowledge it in any way, I'd let at least one person know.

thanks!! good to know haha maybe im overthinking

Not lame at all. I once didn’t say anything and felt kind of invisible all day. Now, I casually say, “Hey, I’m grabbing birthday coffee, anyone wants to join”? Happy early birthday! Enjoy your day tomorrow.

thats so sweet!

I think you can casually mention it. Or bring in cupcakes for your team. It doesn't have to be a big deal and you definitely don't have to say anything if you'd rather keep it lowkey!

oh good idea to bring a treat!

Happy birthday!

thank you!!!

Aw happy birthday! Simply put, if you want them to know, tell them. If you don't (or don't care), then don't. I don't think it will make anyone feel awkward. I personally hate attention on my birthday, though. It makes ME feel awkward. And that's the last thing I want on my birthday.

thank you! and sounds good, i think i was overthinking haha

Happy birthday! I don't think it's lame at all if you like people acknowledging your birthday. I don't, personally, so I never say anything. I wouldn't worry about any potential for awkwardness. We're not 5 anymore, most people aren't broadcasting their birthdays to the world and that's just fine.

thank you!!! i def was overthinking it haha this was helpful!

Happy birthday! I would bring it up if I had plans or an anecdote and follow up with asking when other team member birthdays are. Make it no just about you.

thank you! good idea on not making it about me

So how did it go? Did you tell people? Was it worth it?

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