Funny belated birthday wish for your boss
Some people send birthday wishes on the day. I prefer to extend the celebration. Happy birthday, Sam 🎂
Funny · for your boss
Belated birthday · Short · 18 words · email, SMS, WhatsApp, Slack
Written by the Peoplewisher team
Original and free to use, personal or business
Fills in their name
{firstname} becomes their first name when Peoplewisher sends it.
Works on every channel
Short enough for a text, warm enough for a card.
Can repeat every year
Save their date and it goes out on the day, automatically.
The message
Some people send birthday wishes on the day. I prefer to extend the celebration. Happy birthday, {firstname} 🎂
Make it personal
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Own it in one line. “Sorry this is late” is enough. A paragraph of excuses makes the message about you.
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Make the thanks specific. A decision they backed you on, feedback that helped, the way they run meetings. One real detail beats three adjectives.
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Keep the tone right. Polite and warm for most bosses, a light joke only if you already joke together. Send it privately unless the team is signing together.
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Your birthday was last week and I am only now
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Your birthday was last week and I am only now catching up. Quarterly reporting, but for wishes. Happy birthday, Sam!
Funny · Boss
Your birthday was last week and I am only now catching up. Quarterly reporting, but for wishes. Happy birthday, Sam!
Belated birthday · Short · 20 words
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S Sam
I would like to formally request an extension on your birthday wish, Sam. Approved? Great. Happy birthday!
Funny · Boss
I would like to formally request an extension on your birthday wish, Sam. Approved? Great. Happy birthday!
Belated birthday · Short · 17 words
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In my defense, Sam, you have trained us to deliver thorough work rather than rushed work, and this birthday wish has been very thoroughly considered. Happy belated birthday from your most carefully late team member.
Funny · Boss
In my defense, Sam, you have trained us to deliver thorough work rather than rushed work, and this birthday wish has been very thoroughly considered. Happy belated birthday from your most carefully late team member.
Belated birthday · Medium · 35 words
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S Sam
I have now added your birthday to my calendar, set two reminders and told my phone to nag me, Sam. Next year you will get a message at 9:00 sharp, possibly 8:59. Until then, sorry for the delay and a very happy birthday.
9:00 ✓✓
Funny · Boss
I have now added your birthday to my calendar, set two reminders and told my phone to nag me, Sam. Next year you will get a message at 9:00 sharp, possibly 8:59. Until then, sorry for the delay and a very happy birthday.
Belated birthday · Medium · 43 words
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Status update on your birthday wish, Sam: it w
to Sam
Status update on your birthday wish, Sam: it was scheduled, it was drafted, and then it was buried under forty-seven unread emails and a meeting that should have been a message. I take full ownership. Action items going forward include a better reminder, delivery on the actual date and cake as a corrective measure. In the meantime, please accept this late but heartfelt summary: you are a great boss, we are lucky to have you and I hope your birthday was excellent.
Funny · Boss
Status update on your birthday wish, Sam: it was scheduled, it was drafted, and then it was buried under forty-seven unread emails and a meeting that should have been a message. I take full ownership. Action items going forward include a better reminder, delivery on the actual date and cake as a corrective measure. In the meantime, please accept this late but heartfelt summary: you are a great boss, we are lucky to have you and I hope your birthday was excellent.
Belated birthday · Long · 82 words
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S Sam
Your birthday slipped past me, Sam, and I am sorry. I hope it was a lovely one, and that this year treats you well.
9:00 ✓✓
Apologetic · Boss
Your birthday slipped past me, Sam, and I am sorry. I hope it was a lovely one, and that this year treats you well.
Belated birthday · Short · 24 words
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I missed the date, but not the chance to say i
to Sam
I missed the date, but not the chance to say it: happy belated birthday, Sam. Thank you for everything you do for this team.
Apologetic · Boss
I missed the date, but not the chance to say it: happy belated birthday, Sam. Thank you for everything you do for this team.
Belated birthday · Short · 24 words
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S Sam
A few days late and completely sincere: happy birthday, Sam. I hope you took at least an afternoon off.
Apologetic · Boss
A few days late and completely sincere: happy birthday, Sam. I hope you took at least an afternoon off.
Belated birthday · Short · 19 words
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🎉 Apologies for the late message, Sam. My calendar had your birthday on it and I still managed to miss it, which is exactly the kind of thing you would never do. I hope the day was a good one, and that the year ahead is generous to you.
Apologetic · Boss
Apologies for the late message, Sam. My calendar had your birthday on it and I still managed to miss it, which is exactly the kind of thing you would never do. I hope the day was a good one, and that the year ahead is generous to you.
Belated birthday · Medium · 48 words
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I owe you a birthday wish and a small apology, Sam. Being late with it has nothing to do with how much I value working for you. You make this team steady, fair and a genuinely good place to be. I hope you celebrated properly.
Apologetic · Boss
I owe you a birthday wish and a small apology, Sam. Being late with it has nothing to do with how much I value working for you. You make this team steady, fair and a genuinely good place to be. I hope you celebrated properly.
Belated birthday · Medium · 45 words
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S Sam
Sorry this is arriving after the fact, Sam. Consider it proof that good wishes do not come with an expiry date. Thank you for the way you lead, and happy birthday.
9:00 ✓✓
Apologetic · Boss
Sorry this is arriving after the fact, Sam. Consider it proof that good wishes do not come with an expiry date. Thank you for the way you lead, and happy birthday.
Belated birthday · Medium · 31 words
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I realized this morning that I let your birthd
to Sam
I realized this morning that I let your birthday go by without a word, Sam, and I did not want another day to pass. So, belatedly and sincerely: happy birthday. You are the kind of manager people describe to their friends when they talk about what a good boss looks like. You give clear direction, you back us up when it counts and you never take credit for work that was not yours. Being late with this says a lot about my week and nothing about how much I appreciate you.
Apologetic · Boss
I realized this morning that I let your birthday go by without a word, Sam, and I did not want another day to pass. So, belatedly and sincerely: happy birthday. You are the kind of manager people describe to their friends when they talk about what a good boss looks like. You give clear direction, you back us up when it counts and you never take credit for work that was not yours. Being late with this says a lot about my week and nothing about how much I appreciate you.
Belated birthday · Long · 91 words
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S Sam
Belated birthday wishes, Sam. I hope the day was restful and the year ahead brings every success.
Professional · Boss
Belated birthday wishes, Sam. I hope the day was restful and the year ahead brings every success.
Belated birthday · Short · 17 words
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