Dear Abby: Company blew it on my 10th anniversary; I don’t want their sad afterthought efforts
Mar 14, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I just passed my 10th anniversary at the hospital where I am employed. This occasion is normally celebrated at a monthly 30-person meeting of managers and directors with a cake, photo, certificate and a small gift. The meeting came, but there was no cake, no photo, no certificate, etc. Ju
st before the meeting ended, my supervisor said, “Oh, by the way, this month is ‘Janet’s’ 10th anniversary.” Everyone clapped, and that was it. It was obvious that they had forgotten, and he only remembered at the last minute. ...read more read less