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Just Said Yes October 2020

Should my feelings be hurt?

Sara, on September 25, 2020 at 12:20 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 13
So, I’m getting married in a few days. I have worked as an RN for the last two years in a family practice clinic. Our clinic always has a shower for whoever is having a baby, getting married, retiring, taking a new job, etc. I had just assumed the same would be done for me, however, I’m thinking this is not the case. Usually, whenever a shower or potluck is planned a mass email is sent out to all staff (except the honoree of course) with instructions to keep it “hush, hush” so so-in-so is surprised. Well, yesterday I went to one of the doctors to get some orders for a patient and he must have seen my ring and goes “Oh, congratulations.” I was like “Huh, congratulations?” Then it dawned on me what he was referring to and I was like, “Oh, I’m getting married in like 10 days, but no this (pointing to my ring) happened last December”. The doctor said “Oh, I must have missed that.” I’m a pretty quiet person and kind of keep to myself, but it’s not a secret that I’m getting married. I told my nursing supervisor and clinic manager as well as other co-workers I was close to when I got engaged last Christmas and have been excitedly talking about my wedding planning the last month or so. The same thing happened a couple of day’s prior to this incident. I had asked one of the medical assistants (who is also engaged, but no real plans on a set date) how things were going with her and when I mentioned that “yeah, I only have X amount of days left” she was like “Really, I had no idea it was coming up that soon?” I know this may sound petty or selfish of me but the idea that no one would think enough of me to help me celebrate my special day is like a punch in the stomach. I have waited for it to be “my turn” for years and have always more than willingly gave money and presents to others celebrating milestones through jobs I’ve had through the years. Heck, I just dropped $40 bucks each on gifts for baby showers this summer (one for the doctor mentioned above whose wife had a baby and another for a nurse practitioner who doesn’t even give me the time of day. To top it off, there is a huge celebration today at work for a lady who is moving to Texas who basically complained daily how much she hated her job and needed to get a new one. But, yes we must celebrate her departure. What do you guys think and how would you handle this?? I’m just afraid that I will literally start crying at work next week if I leave for my last day and no one acknowledges me. My last day working is Wednesday, 9/30 btw and I’m getting married the following weekend.
Thanks!
Sara

13 Comments

Latest activity by Jennifer, on September 26, 2020 at 9:50 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    No one can tell you if you should or shouldn't be upset, but I think that your feelings are completely justified. Of course it's nice to have people want to celebrate the milestones in your life, especially when you've done so for them. That being said...you need to feel your feelings and then let them go. There's nothing productive that you can do here. Remind yourself that there are (maybe) hundreds? of people attending your wedding next weekend who can't wait to celebrate you. You won't need a little work shower to feel loved.

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  • C
    Super December 2021
    Casey ·
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    Your feelings are always valid and I'd probably be incredibly hurt, too. Especially if you feel close to some of these people. What you do about it is ultimately up to you, though. Is it worth mentioning? Imo, not really if you're leaving. If you complain and they throw you a (very rushed) party out of obligation then you probably will be able to tell, won't have fun, and may end up feeling worse. As for the few you feel close to, that may be worth discussing if you intended on staying in touch/staying friends outside work and this will affect that. If you do, I'd choose to wait until after you leave to be sure that a, there really isn't a secret party planned and b, you don't have to deal with any awkwardness after the fact.
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    Master 0000
    Judith ·
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    In most workplaces, thoughit may seem like
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  • M
    Super October 2022
    Michele ·
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    Feeling hurt is hurt is justified based on past experiences with other work parties as mentioned. Just chalk it up to dysfunctional work environment and enjoy your wedding afterwards with those who care about you.
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    I agree with the pp. I would be hurt too especially since you have contributed for others. Trust me I get it. However, you saying something would probably come off as you feeling entitled and honestly do you want a party because people felt obligated because you were upset? I mean maybe if you want do not offer to help with other parties or you can still be nice and contribute something. Hopefully they will have something closer to but I get how you feel and I am sorry.

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    Sorry. Though it might seem like last day parties for weddings,showers, maternity leave, retirement, or just leaving the job " always happen", in my experience it is usually a very few individuals who remember and plan most of these events. Someone may be doing it for yours, now. You say you always comtribute, which is nice. But how often are you the one who remembers the date, and takes it upon herself to plan or organize everyone? It may be that a key person, who usually gives a well timed jolt of reminders to everyone else, has not you done it about yours, and will. Or maybe that person has become tired of doing it, or is out due to Covid or home schooling, and everyone will find out how much of this social and personal caring is usually the work of 2-5 people. If nothing does happen for yours, having had this wakeup about how awful it feels to be forgotten, you should look into it and be part of making it happen in the future. Wherever I work, and in most organizations I belong to, I and 1-2 others are the planners,those who remind others of people's special occasions. It is a PITA. But I think it is important to the group and all the individuals, that it happens. As companies do less to keep senior staff, the turnover is such that sometimes the organizer leaves. What then?
    🙂 I hope you have a fantastic wedding, & all your dreams and hopes come true!
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  • Mcskipper
    Rockstar July 2018
    Mcskipper ·
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    Real talk it sounds like the doctor who said congrats didn’t see your ring but got invited to a party and is dumb about secrets.


    It’s too soon to get upset about something that could still happen. Try not to dwell on it. If it doesn’t happen by the time the wedding rolls around, you should be too focused on the wedding to pay it any mind. Don’t waste your time now stressing it. IF it doesn’t happen and your wedding passes then you can take some time to feel your feelings. You’re allowed to be hurt and disappointed. But don’t let that eat into your excitement and feelings about your wedding day! There’s not really anything to do besides process emotions. And this is an emotional time so everything hits a little extra hard! It is easy for the ball to be dropped and it often times is not personal! The right person never got the right date or someone else presumed that someone else was taking the lead on planning or something else was going on that overshadowed. It hurts to be the one that fell through the cracks in that moment but remember that that doesn’t mean that no one cares! But forget about them. That’s work. Focus on personal life — you’re getting married ! You have a partner that loves you and guests that love you and everyone is excited to celebrate with you! Don’t let work feelings make you lose track of that !
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    VIP January 2019
    Maggie ·
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    I would definitely wait until you are sure that a shower isn't being planned for you before voicing your upset with HR.

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  • Jeni
    Devoted July 2021
    Jeni ·
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    Your feelings are valid. Even though we aren't "supposed to" expect people to celebrate us, it's hard not to when this unspoken rule/expectation has been set. Right now, there's no need to say anything because you still have a few more days at work and it's possible it's already scheduled for next week. Maybe you mentioning it to the couple people you have reminded them and they're getting their rears in gear. Maybe they'll have one the day you get back. If it turns out later that you don't get a party, you can casually mention to your close coworkers or even your manager how disappointed you were and that you were really looking forward to celebrating with the team during these trying times. (I would skip HR, though, because parties aren't work related.) I hope your close coworkers will gift you something regardless just because they're close to you and want to give you something. For now, just push it out of your mind and focus on your upcoming big day. I hope it's the best day ever!
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  • MOB So Cal
    January 2019
    MOB So Cal ·
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    But if they usually try to keep things "hush-hush," isn't it possible there is something planned that they are working hard to keep secret from you? I do understand how it will be disappointing on your last day if they totally missed the boat, but there is still a good chance, right?

    Hang in!

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    Just Said Yes October 2020
    Sara ·
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    Thank you for the replies ladiesSmiley smile I would never make a fuss at work regarding not being thrown a shower as that is just not my personality. I’m more so worried about my feelings being hurt so badly that I will start to cry at work. I’m crazy sensitive. Who knows, maybe I’ll be surprised after all. Thanks again!
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  • Jennifer
    Super October 2020
    Jennifer ·
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    I'm also an RN in a family practice clinic that celebrates EVERYTHING like yours does. We sit in pods of 4 and none of my work friends spilled the beans on my surprise shower they threw me on Wednesday for my 10/3 wedding. Because of COVID, our organization temporarily doesn't allow potlucks, but they still all signed a card and chipped in for a group gift. All 30 people in my office did a great job of keeping it a secret until the day of.
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  • Jennifer
    Super October 2020
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    Sorry I hit the reply button too soon. There is still time for them to do something that you may not know of. Regardless, your feelings are justified.
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