There are many types of guys: macho guys, hipster guys, smart guys, nice guys, funny guys, and of course, hot guys. But no matter what type of guy we're talking about, it's safe to say he likes being recognized on his birthday. Sure, he might claim to be too cool for birthday traditions (talking about you, hipster guy), but that's just a front.
So, what's the best way to say Happy Birthday to a male friend? It all depends on – say it with me – what type of guy it is. Here's a list of birthday wishes in a variety of styles, for dudes of all stripes.
Short
To be clear, this section isn't about short guys. It's about short birthday wishes for guys. Big difference.
• Happy Birthday to my best guy friend! Hope your day rocks!
• Best birthday wishes to one of best guys I know!
• Happy Bro-thday!
• Happy Birthday, you party animal you.
• Happy Birthday, Silver Fox!
• Another year of being an all-around awesome guy. Happy Birthday!
• Happy Birthday to a friendly man and a manly friend!
• Hope you have a man-tastic birthday!
• Happy Birthday to my brother from another mother!
Longer
Here are some longer birthday messages to send to a special male friend.
• Happy Birthday to a great guy! You do so much for others. I hope you can take some time for yourself on your big day. You deserve it as much as anyone, and more than most.
• Happy Birthday to one of my favorite guys! I hope your day is as awesome as you are. And yes, I know that sappy stuff makes you cringe. But we don't always get what we want for our birthday, do we?
• Happy Birthday to a wonderful man! As you celebrate another year, I hope you look back on your life with a sense of pride. I know your friends and family are proud of you – and rightly so.
Funny
Finally, here are some funny messages for the birthday boy.
• I was going to get you something special for your birthday, but then I remembered that you pride yourself on self-reliance. So get it yourself.
• Happy Birthday to a real swell guy! I'm sending you this ironic birthday wish because I know you're way too cool for ordinary human sentiments.
• Best wishes on your birthday! May you have maximum fun today, and minimum hangover tomorrow!
• I have two messages for you on your birthday: 1) Have a great time, 2) Don't call me for bail money.
• Hey Birthday Boy! Hope you're enjoying your “distinguished-looking” years, because you move right to “old fart” after this.
• Happy Birthday! You know, you don't look that old. But then, you don't look that young, either.
• How have you survived this long? Keith Richards has nothing on you. Happy Birthday!
• I hope the candles on your cake aren't the only things that get blown on your birthday.
Looking for more ideas? If you want to give your guy friend a ribbing about his age, consider one of these brutally funny birthday wishes.
"Late in the evening, far, far away there is a glow beyond the horizon, and I know deep in my heart ... It's your birthday cake.
""I hope your birthday is as awesome as your hair in high school."
"Happy Birthday to someone I hope is my friend even when we're too senile to remember each other's birthdays.
""Happy Birthday to a person that is charming, talented and witty and reminds me a lot of myself."
"You were born on this date so we are going to put fire sticks in baked goods and sing at you while you sit there awkwardly.
""Happy Birthday. Thank you for always being older than me."
"It is your birthday! Remember that researchers have said that Birthdays are good for your health and people who have more birthdays live longer.
May you get more birthdays.""I would wish for all of your dreams to come true, but then it would be tough for me to find out a wish for you next year, so let me just say Happy Birthday!
""Today would have been the perfect occasion to write sweet words about the greatest, most spectacular, uniquely exquisite friend in the world, but I already finished my autobiography a month ago.
"Funny Birthday Wishes for Best Friends
A selection of super funny birthday wishes for best friends that will make them smile and laugh all day long.
"Here's to another year of laughing until it hurts, dealing with stupid people and keeping each other moderately sane.
Happy Birthday best friend!""Happy Birthday to one of my best friends! Here's to laughing at our own jokes and keeping each other sane!
Love ya.""You don't have birthdays — you level up! Happy level up day to my best friend."
"Happy birthday to my best friend ever! May your troubles be as few and far between as my grandmother's teeth.
""You are my best friend, my human diary, and my other half. You mean the world to me and I love you."<
"Happy birthday to a person who regularly makes me pee myself with laughter. By the way, that's going to happen more and more the older we get.
""Happy birthday, best friend! It is amazing the number of years we have known each other. Why have we put up with each other for so long?
Do you think it’s because we like each other? Nope, it’s quite simple, we just know too many of each other’s secrets.""May you grow old and rich, so that you can leave me a big inheritance."
Funny Birthday Wishes for Female Friends
Every woman needs her birthday to feel special, so look to these cute, funny birthday wishes for your female friends to go along with their birthday present.
"You know everything about me and still decide to be my best friend ... you are a deeply disturbed woman, you know that right?
Happy Birthday!""Actually, I wanted to get you something super special, super terrific, unique and beautiful for your birthday, but I don’t fit into the envelope.
""We have stuck by each other through thick and thin. We’ve been there for each other all these years and we’re still better together than apart.
That says something, don’t you think? Stay fabulous, babe.""Happy Birthday to someone good looking, super smart, charismatic, and charming. Wait…I meant from someone.
""[insert age] is a perfect age. You’re old enough to recognize your mistakes but young enough to make some more.
Happy birthday!""We’ve been friends for so long I can’t remember which one of us is the bad influence! Happy birthday!
""Best friends never need to be told they are best friends. So, I don't need to tell you, right? Have a fantastic birthday, buddy!
""May God give you the appetite to enjoy your Big Day to the max despite the fact that you are older and wrinklier today than you were yesterday.
""For your birthday, I wanted to give you something that was both funny and charming, but then I remembered you already have me in your life.
""You see, you should not be ashamed of growing old, not only you get to play the smart guy all the time, but all antiques like you also have great value!
Happy birthday old man!"Trending on YourTango:
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Birthday Wishes for Coworker
Congratulations my favorite co-worker for another year of life! You’re my senior at work but you always be so friendly to me. I’ve never seen a dedicated person like you. Your effort, self-confidence inspire me a lot. There are many things to learn from you. Have a very happy birthday coworker!
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Happy birthday, my friend! My 5 years of job life become beautiful only because of you. Thanks, buddy. Always count on me as I’m not only your colleague but also your friend. Keep smiling today and always.
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One of the best things I get by working here is to find you as my friend. No matter we remain colleague or not in the future, but our friendship will always remain. May all your dreams come true and you become one of the happiest people in the world!
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There are very few people who have a special place in my heart. And you’re not there. Of course, I’m joking. You are the best colleague and the best companion and I love you a lot. Wish you a successful life. Happy birthday!
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Happy birthday, dear friend! You’re my brother by heart. Working with you is always fun. Today, I wish you to have a day with lots of warm wishes, surprises, and blessings.
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Happy Birthday Message For Coworker
Happy birthday to my favorite coworker! Thank you for teaching me everything I needed to know when I just started working here two years ago. You’ve been a fantastic mentor and I’ll always be thankful!
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Best birthday wishes for the coworker who showed me how fun it can be to work in a company with amazing people. I hope your day will radiate with as much happiness as you do!
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It’s true when they say that it’s the people of a workplace that makes work amazing. Cheers to your birthday, my favorite coworker! Happy, happy birthday to you!
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So excited to celebrate your birthday with you for the first time since I started working here three years ago! Happy birthday, my dearest colleague. May you have an amazing birthday celebration!
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Here’s to an amazing birthday party for an amazing coworker. You’ve been the most diligent and responsible employee here and you can be sure that we took note of that! Cheers to you!
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Congratulations dear colleague for your birthday! You are a package of many good qualities. You’re intelligent, dedicated, talented, hardworking and also a very good friend. I’m lucky that, I got the opportunity to work with you. Have an excellent day!
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Happy birthday, the most amazing co-worker! You are a spectacular person with a lot of power who can easily solve any problems. I don’t know how can you manage but it’s true that we are really imperfect without you.
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My friend, today is a very special day for you. Happy birthday! You have become an important part of my life. May the Almighty strengthen our bond of friendship! Be very happy and always keep the gorgeous smile on your face.
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Colleagues are those with whom we spend most of the time of a day. So, it’s important to have a good companion in the workplace. And I’m so lucky that, I've got a colleague like you who is also my best friend. Today, on your special day, I give you my heartiest congratulations. May you never lack happiness!
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Another year has passed and your special day has returned again. Happy birthday, my handsome friend! Thank you for giving me the most beautiful 4 years of professional life. Keep up the good work and the helping mentality.
Happy birthday, my friend! You are very active and strong who always see only the positive side of life. A sensible person like you is hard to find. May God give you the strength to overcome any difficulties and give you the eternal peace and happiness!
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Happy birthday! It’s a pleasure for us to share your special day with you. Your contribution to this company can never be forgotten. We wish you many victories and success in every way of life. All the very best!
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Happy birthday, my friend! You are a respectable person with a great personality. I admire you a lot. May you never face any evil things and may all the good happens in your life!
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My dear friend, congratulations for completing another year! You are an example to all colleague as you're perfect in both professional and personal life. I respect you with all my heart and so happy to be a part of your life. Have a blissful day and life!
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Congratulations on your birthday! May every day of your life be filled with achievements, emotions, and love and you get many reasons to smile every day!
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Happy birthday, the lovely member of my second family! Wish you many achievements, wisdom that you really deserve. Thanks for giving all the great moments to us.
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My friend cum colleague, happy birthday! You are very special to me. Remember that, whenever you need, you will found me as your shadow. Love you, brother. Be very happy and stay blessed!
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Happy birthday, beloved colleague! You're an example of determination and a very dear person for all of us in the office. I'm so happy to share moments with you here. Continue like this friendly and lovely person. All the best in life!
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My dear colleague, happy birthday! Your effort, patience, and the hard work are commendable. I wish you much success in your career life. Have an incredible day and may all your future plans be fulfilled!
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Happy birthday, junior colleague! You're an amazing person and an excellent worker and I'm sure that you have a bright future. Count on me whenever you need, it'll be a pleasure for me to be a part of your success. Good luck!
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Birthday Message for Coworker
Happy birthday, dear friend! Know that, you’ve taken a special place in my heart and will always remain in that place. May you always be surrounded by the people you love the most! God bless you!
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Happy birthday, dude! I don’t know when and how you’ve come so close to my heart. For me, more than a co-worker you’re my friend. You deserve all the good things in life. May God always keep you happy and fulfill your dreams! Have a blast!
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Congratulations buddy for successfully completing another year of life! My friend, you always helped me in my every work. I’m so lucky to have a friend in the image of a co-worker. Many many happy returns of the day!
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My colleague, my friend, happy birthday! You are the one who keeps the workplace lively. We spend a boring day when you don’t come. Never change yourself and always be like this funny and loving. May God give you a lot of happiness!
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Happy birthday, my brother from another mother! You are the one who always makes others happy and laughs. Today is your day and I wish may the happiness and joy never leave you and you can achieve your goal!
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Congratulations on entering the new year! No doubt that you’re the best co-worker and an excellent companion. Your hard work, honesty, and integrity are like to follow. May your happiness multiplies every year!
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Nowadays, because of the advanced technology, no one has to memorize any special days of others. But my dear friend, know that I’ll never forget your birthday because it’s as special to me as it is to you. You are an important piece of my heart without which I’m incomplete. Love you dude. Have a beautiful and unforgettable day!
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My workmate, happy birthday! You’re such a wonderful colleague that anyone would like to have. Take advantage of the day and make a lot of good memories. May no sorrows ever come to your life and the happiness be your daily companion. Good luck!
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Today is a lovely and beautiful day as it’s your birthday. Happy birthday, my friend! May every day of your life brings new reasons to smile! Always be cheerful and happy.
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Happy birthday, the most honest and noble person! You’re very special to our team. May life offer you all the best things and no difficulties or disturbance ever touch you!
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Funny Birthday Wishes for Coworker
Happy birthday, the funniest colleague! You always keep annoying us with your useless prank but we must say that without your jokes and prank our food won’t digest. Be like this and May God give you a little more maturity!
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Happy birthday, my friend! I always think that, why a person like you have to celebrate his birthday only once in 12 months! It’s really not fair. Btw, enjoy a lot, as this day will come again after 365 days!
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40 year! OMG! No, I’m not telling that you’re becoming old and also not telling that you have an old impression on your face. I just want that, you fulfill all your wishes before getting deaf and toothless. Happy birthday!
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My beloved colleague, happy birthday! I know, like always, I’m the last one to wish you and the first one who forgot to bring gifts. Don’t worry, you’ll surely get your gifts one day. All the love and warm wishes for you, my friend.
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My dear friend, I won’t lie that, when I first joined here, I didn’t like you a bit. I thought you a moody and rude one. But after working with you, I’ve discovered a pranksome and joker person in you. I didn’t even realize how we become best friends. Have fun and enjoy!
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Happy birthday, dear colleague! Your joint pain and weak teeth are telling that, you are getting old. Don’t worry too much, there are still many things to do. I hope this ridiculous message won’t spoil your mood. Have a wonderful day!
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The most boring colleague, happy birthday! I don’t know how a person only does works all the day with taking only 3 breaks for eating, sleeping and going washroom. At least today, without any excuse, we hope that you’ll enjoy some moments with your loved one. Have a different birthday!
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My dear colleague, I’m confused whether I need to congratulate you on your birthday or give you condolence for ending another year of life. Some suggestions for you: Have a plastic surgery to hide the mark on your face and avoid going to the gym as it can cause pain for you. All the very best for your life!
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Happy birthday, dear colleague! We don’t need to know your age because it can be easily guessed by seeing your face. Just kidding! But seriously, we didn’t bring any candles for you as they will not fit into the cake.
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The most talkative colleague, happy birthday! God knows how many words are there in your stomach. But nobody will not deny that it’s really hard to find a pure-hearted person like you. Get married soon and be happy!
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Birthday Quotes for Coworker
The funniest and lively co-worker, happy birthday! Without you and your jokes, the office becomes dull and lifeless. Seriously, you remove the monotony of us. Thank you for being so lovely friend. Always be like this. May you get all your desire success and lead a very happy life!
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Congratulations friend, on your birthday! You’re a great co-worker, a lovely friend, and a wonderful human being. I really feel lucky to work with you. May you never lack happiness, love, and success!
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Happy birthday, my best colleague! Working with you gives me pleasure. You have made our workplace even better. Have a lovely day with your loved one. I wish you all the best in your life.
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Happy birthday, senior! Don’t worry much about the age because no matter how older you become you’ll always remain the evergreen co-worker for us. May you have much health, peace, and happiness in your life! We love you a lot.
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Today is a date that I can never forget because it’s your birthday, dear. Happy birthday, my colleague cum best friend! I’m so thankful to God that he gave me the best colleague. Thanks for always been by my side. May God keep showering his blessings upon you all the time! Love you!
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My dear colleague, happy birthday! Your passion and dedication for work always inspired me. I have a great respect for you in my heart. May you achieve all the success that you truly deserve! Good luck!
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Dear colleague, you’ve always supported me as a friend. I can’t ever forget what you did for me during these times. Today is your birthday and I want to congratulate you with all my heart. May you be happy today and always!
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Congratulations my friend for another year of existence! From you, I’ve learned many things. It’s a great pleasure to be able to celebrate your special day with you. Many good wishes for your life.
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Today is not an ordinary day, it’s a day to celebrate the birthday of a very special person in my life. Happy birthday, my friend and colleague! It’s the luckiest thing to find your best friend as a colleague. Thank you so much for everything. Enjoy every moment of life and be happy!
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It’s not difficult to become a colleague but becoming the friend is hard. Today I want you to know that you’re my very special friend. Whenever I needed, I always found you with me. I wish you a life full of love, wisdom, and success. Have a wonderful birthday!
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Happy Birthday Wishes For Coworker
Happy birthday, the best co-worker! You are the one who always keeps a friendly environment in the workplace and make us laugh during the painful work day. Love you brother. I wish only the good things flow in your life and only the good people surround you always!
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My colleague cum brother, many congratulations on your birthday! I am really lucky to meet you and work with you. My professional life would have been boring without your presence. Thanks buddy for all the things. May God give you all the success that you really deserve!
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Congratulations dear friend for another year of life! You are a dedicated person and the excellent co-worker that I could ever have. I have learned a lot from you. I hope all the desires of your heart be fulfilled. Wish a wonderful life to a wonderful person! God bless you!
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There are some magical people who quickly take place in your heart and become one of the best parts of life. You are one of them. Thanks for your help, encouragement and advice. Your contribution to our team is worthy. Wish you great health, many victories and lots of love!
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We spend most of our time in our workplace and we can’t deny that we have the best times because of you. You always see the good sides of life which always inspires us. Wish you a very happy birthday! Hope you will have a day full of good wishes, surprises and joys!
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Today is the day of celebration because it’s your birthday. Happy birthday, brother! I’m so happy to share this special moment with you. Thank you so much for your dedications and helps during these times and hope to continue it. May you achieve your goals because you deserve it!
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Happy birthday, dear colleague! You have turned 30 today and it’s the right time to get married. Today, we hope and pray that you’ll celebrate your next birthday with your lovely wife. Enjoy the day and have lots of fun!
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I still remember the first day of my office when you welcomed me as a friend, overcome my nervousness and supported me throughout these years. I’m lucky to have a friend in the form of a co-worker. May you never lack of happiness, success and wisdom! Happy birthday!
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My dear friend, you are like my second family who always makes my days happy. Many congratulations on your birthday! May you have many reasons every day to smile! I’m sure a beautiful life is waiting for you. Enjoy the day and make the most of it.
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The best competitor, happy birthday! It’s a pleasure for me to work with you on a team and I must say that there is a lot of things to learn from you. Congratulations again! May this day be the beginning of a beautiful life for you!
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Latest Birthday Wishes For Coworker And Colleague
I cannot possibly ask for a better deskmate to share my workload with. Happy birthday to the most awesome colleague of mine! I hope that this year will bring you that raise you deserve!
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Everyone has at least one colleague that they like more than the others. Mine just happens to be you! Happy birthday and may God shower you with blessings and wonderful wishes!
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We hope you enjoyed the birthday celebration we threw for you! Happy birthday once more and may God continue to provide you guidance, strength and patience through the days to come.
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Happy birthday to my dearest coworker! You have been such an inspiring role model for all of us here. Suffice to say that we will always love having you around! God bless and take care!
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We are so lucky to have you working with us. None of your contributions have gone unnoticed! Thank you, truly, for everything that you have done for us. Happy birthday!
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You are the most amazing coworker that we have ever met. You’re diligent, hardworking and you have amazing attention to details. We love having you here! Happy birthday to you!
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Happy birthday to the unique individual that we have no regrets hiring into our company. You’re a part of our family now, and we hope that you enjoy working with us!
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Dear colleague, happy birthday to you! I hope that you will celebrate your special day with all your loved ones with you. Have a blast!
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It’s your birthday today – take your day off and have a proper celebration! We enjoy having you around, but not so much that we want you to stay in the office on your very own birthday!
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Happy birthday to my amazing colleague! I have always been impressed by how quickly you learn and how willing you are to help everyone around you, even when we’re not in the same departments. Cheers!
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Happy Birthday Coworker
Happy birthday to the best coworker ever! You make work much more bearable and even happy at times with all the positive vibes you give out! Cheers to another awesome year with you!
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When I first started out here, I did not expect to get along so well with another coworker, but here you are! Thank you for being such an amazing friend for all of us at Company X!
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You’re such an inspiration and aspiration to work with. Happy birthday to the coworker most deserving of a pay raise and high bonus at work!
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No matter what trouble you face, you always know exactly how to handle it with poise and grace. That’s why you’re such a dependable coworker and employee at Company X! Happy birthday to you!
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Happy birthday to the coworker who taught me that work can be fun as well as meaningful. I’m not kidding when I say that I might not have stayed here so long if not for my friendship with you!
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