Grateful birthday message for coworkers
I want to say something on your birthday that I probably should have said months ago, Sam: thank you for getting me through this year. When the workload doubled and I was sure I was failing, you sat with me, broke the problem into pieces and reminded me I knew more than I thought. You never made me feel small for asking for help. I am a better colleague because of you, and I hope today you feel every bit as supported as you made me feel. Happy birthday.
Grateful · for coworkers
Birthday · Long · 89 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
I want to say something on your birthday that I probably should have said months ago, {firstname}: thank you for getting me through this year. When the workload doubled and I was sure I was failing, you sat with me, broke the problem into pieces and reminded me I knew more than I thought. You never made me feel small for asking for help. I am a better colleague because of you, and I hope today you feel every bit as supported as you made me feel. Happy birthday.
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Match how well you know them. Heartfelt or a letter for a close work friend, short and friendly for someone you only see in meetings.
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Pick the place. A direct message for something personal, the team thread for a cheerful shoutout.
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# celebrations
Peoplewisher APP 9:00 AM
🎉 This year was a lot, Sam, and you made it so much easier. Thank you for the pep talks, the shared deadlines and the chocolate that appeared on my desk exactly when I needed it. Happy birthday.
Grateful · Coworkers
This year was a lot, Sam, and you made it so much easier. Thank you for the pep talks, the shared deadlines and the chocolate that appeared on my desk exactly when I needed it. Happy birthday.
Birthday · Medium · 37 words
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I am not sure I would have made it through this year without you, Sam. You always knew when to offer help, when to make me laugh and when to just let me vent. Happy birthday, with real thanks.
Grateful · Coworkers
I am not sure I would have made it through this year without you, Sam. You always knew when to offer help, when to make me laugh and when to just let me vent. Happy birthday, with real thanks.
Birthday · Medium · 39 words
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S Sam
Thank you for getting me through the busiest year of my career, Sam. Your patience, your humor and your spreadsheet skills saved me more than once. I hope your birthday is as easy as you made my hardest weeks.
9:00 ✓✓
Grateful · Coworkers
Thank you for getting me through the busiest year of my career, Sam. Your patience, your humor and your spreadsheet skills saved me more than once. I hope your birthday is as easy as you made my hardest weeks.
Birthday · Medium · 39 words
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Between the reorganization, the launch and the
to Sam
Between the reorganization, the launch and the never-ending inbox, this year tested all of us. You were the steady one, Sam. Wishing you a birthday full of rest, laughter and well-earned praise.
Grateful · Coworkers
Between the reorganization, the launch and the never-ending inbox, this year tested all of us. You were the steady one, Sam. Wishing you a birthday full of rest, laughter and well-earned praise.
Birthday · Medium · 32 words
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# celebrations
Peoplewisher APP 9:00 AM
🎉 Sam, some colleagues help you with a task. You helped me with a whole year. You picked up my calls when the project went sideways, you stayed late to rehearse my presentation and you sent me a ridiculous meme on the morning I was dreading most. I do not think you realize how much those small things added up. So on your birthday, thank you. I hope the year ahead is kinder to both of us, and that you get back all the care you give away.
Grateful · Coworkers
Sam, some colleagues help you with a task. You helped me with a whole year. You picked up my calls when the project went sideways, you stayed late to rehearse my presentation and you sent me a ridiculous meme on the morning I was dreading most. I do not think you realize how much those small things added up. So on your birthday, thank you. I hope the year ahead is kinder to both of us, and that you get back all the care you give away.
Birthday · Long · 87 words
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When I think back on this year, the hard parts are already fading, but I will remember who stood next to me while they happened. You did, Sam. You shared the pressure, celebrated the small wins and kept me laughing through more late nights than I want to count. Thank you for being such a generous colleague and friend. Wishing you a wonderful birthday, a slower month ahead and a year full of good news.
Grateful · Coworkers
When I think back on this year, the hard parts are already fading, but I will remember who stood next to me while they happened. You did, Sam. You shared the pressure, celebrated the small wins and kept me laughing through more late nights than I want to count. Thank you for being such a generous colleague and friend. Wishing you a wonderful birthday, a slower month ahead and a year full of good news.
Birthday · Long · 75 words
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Work is a lot more fun with you two desks away, Sam. Happy birthday, and have a wonderful day.
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Work is a lot more fun with you two desks away, Sam. Happy birthday, and have a wonderful day.
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Happy birthday to the person who always has a
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Happy birthday to the person who always has a pen, a snack and good advice. Thank you for being you, Sam. I hope today you get to sit back while someone else does the looking-after for once.
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Happy birthday to the person who always has a pen, a snack and good advice. Thank you for being you, Sam. I hope today you get to sit back while someone else does the looking-after for once.
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S Sam
I am so grateful we ended up on the same team, Sam. Here is to a year as kind as you are. Happy birthday!
Warm · Coworkers
I am so grateful we ended up on the same team, Sam. Here is to a year as kind as you are. Happy birthday!
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# celebrations
Peoplewisher APP 9:00 AM
🎉 Wishing you a brilliant birthday, Sam. Thanks for every time you covered for me, cheered me on or just listened while I vented about a deadline. You make this job feel a lot less lonely, and I hope today is full of people returning the favor.
Warm · Coworkers
Wishing you a brilliant birthday, Sam. Thanks for every time you covered for me, cheered me on or just listened while I vented about a deadline. You make this job feel a lot less lonely, and I hope today is full of people returning the favor.
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You make Mondays feel shorter and Fridays feel earned, Sam. Happy birthday, and enjoy your day!
Warm · Coworkers
You make Mondays feel shorter and Fridays feel earned, Sam. Happy birthday, and enjoy your day!
Birthday · Short · 16 words
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S Sam
Here's to a coworker who became a real friend. Celebrate big today, Sam!
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Warm · Coworkers
Here's to a coworker who became a real friend. Celebrate big today, Sam!
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Your calm in a busy week is a gift to all of u
to Sam
Your calm in a busy week is a gift to all of us, Sam. When everything is on fire, you are the one who says “okay, one thing at a time.” Happy birthday. I hope today is calm and happy too.
Warm · Coworkers
Your calm in a busy week is a gift to all of us, Sam. When everything is on fire, you are the one who says “okay, one thing at a time.” Happy birthday. I hope today is calm and happy too.
Birthday · Medium · 41 words
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S Sam
Sending you the best birthday wishes, Sam. The office is brighter when you are in it.
Warm · Coworkers
Sending you the best birthday wishes, Sam. The office is brighter when you are in it.
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