Message #68757

[spitfire78]

I don't really like a lot of attention.  Among the 3 of us in my department, we usually just give each other cards for our birthday.  Last year, my boss gave me a paperback fiction book - which was nice and a surprise.  Actually, now that I think about it, the year before that she surprised me even more by telling me to take the afternoon off without charging vacation time because she doesn't feel people should work on their birthday!  That was really nice, although I never minded working on my birthday.

As for Admin Prof. day, I basically told my boss that she didn't need to do anything for me that day.  She is fabulous to work for and tells me constantly throughout the year how much she appreciates what I do.  That means far more to me than flowers or candy on one day.

Big boss usually gives the 3 of us something on Admin. Prof. day.  But frankly I would rather he appreciate us more throughout the year, which he does not.