Celebrating your birthday at the office: good or bad idea?
There are two trends at the office: those who like to celebrate their birthday and talk about it days in advance (hello Matthieu!) and those who secretly take time off on the big day so as not to hear about it! And, should you celebrate your birthday at work? This is the exclusive research of 10h27.
Whether it is taboo or not, celebrating your birthday at the office has its supporters and opponents. The first question we must ask ourselves is: do we really want to celebrate our birthdays? Some say: "Of course, it's fun!" Others - let's not beat about the bush - are depressed. And the idea of drawing attention to your crow's feet is as motivating as a weekend in a leaky tent.
As for the atmosphere, the subject is also debatable: the Yippee team will say "it's a great opportunity to bring people together, to strengthen ties, to rekindle the team spirit!" The Killjoy team will say "yeah, well, we'll have to keep the conversation going with that boss or colleague to whom we never know what to say"... Of course.
When we think of a birthday ... we think of treats! Clearly, it takes some courage to overcome your reluctance to go shopping, to look for sweets, to get up early to go to the bakery... But let's be honest: who doesn't want to start their day with a nice crispy croissant? :)
As for the atmosphere, the subject is also debatable: the Yippee team will say "it's a great opportunity to bring people together, to strengthen ties, to rekindle the team spirit!" The Killjoy team will say "yeah, well, we'll have to keep the conversation going with that boss or colleague to whom we never know what to say"... Of course.
When we think of a birthday ... we think of treats! Clearly, it takes some courage to overcome your reluctance to go shopping, to look for sweets, to get up early to go to the bakery... But let's be honest: who doesn't want to start their day with a nice crispy croissant? :)
Only the sun rises for free. Organising an office party does not come cheap. Not to mention that it can also be a real puzzle to know how much to bring: if you take too much, you risk wasting it, if you don't take enough, you look like a penny pincher. It's a nightmare. This being said, if you plan ahead, you may be lucky enough to receive a small gift... So cool! So, birthday or not birthday? It's up to you to decide and to celebrate your birthday the way you want. ;)