What to Write in a Boss’s Birthday Card Without Overthinking It

If you are asking yourself how to professionally wish your boss a happy birthday, you aren’t alone. When it comes to figuring out what to write in a boss’s birthday card, you need to keep it friendly and professional—but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun with it!

What’s more, you are going to need the perfect card to put your message in, and Lumibop has your back.

Here at Lumibop, we have stunning cards for every occasion. From birthday cards or her or him, or the kids, to jaw-dropping Valentine’s Day cards. No matter the occasion, we have something that will be perfect.

Choosing the Right Tone for Your Boss’s Birthday Message

Recently asked yourself, “What should I write in my boss’s birthday card?”? You’re not alone! When determining what to write in a boss’s birthday card, you need to make sure that you use the right tone, convey the right message, and keep things both professional and friendly. 

It might be tempting to try and write a message like you would to a friend, but unless you know your boss personally outside of work, you need to ensure that you keep it professional.

When writing a birthday message to your boss, try to stick to this format:

1. Warm greeting

2. Express gratitude

3. Mention achievements

4. (If appropriate) share a personal anecdote

Formal and Professional Birthday Wishes for Your Boss

If you want to keep things formal, you have some choice here! You can start off with a “dear boss/Mr/Mrs/Miss___”, wish them happiness, health, or something else, and wish them a great birthday. You can also thank them for being a great boss, but do this tastefully. 

Some formal and professional messages for your boss’s birthday card might be:

• Happy Birthday, boss! May your day be filled with the best things in life.

• Wishing you a very happy birthday, dear boss. May you be blessed with health, wealth, and happiness.

Friendly and Casual Birthday Messages

If you have a more casual relationship with your boss, you can lean into a more casual and friendly message, but you should still keep it professional. Writing a friendly and casual message must be done tastefully, and it helps to know what kind of person your boss is in order to approach this right.

A short and sweet message to your boss is sometimes all you need—especially when you have chosen a card from Lumibop that says everything you want to say. 

Keep things short and sweet with birthday card messages like these:

• Happy birthday! I am glad you are my boss.

• Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day.

Thoughtful and Appreciative Birthday Greetings

You can show your thanks and appreciation for your boss with a thoughtful and appreciative birthday card message. Here, you can praise something that they do, or a particular characteristic that makes them a great boss (especially if you don’t know them outside of work), and let them know how that makes working with them positive.

Check out these thoughtful and appreciative birthday messages for your boss:

• Happy Birthday, boss! Your positive impact on us and the organisation is truly appreciated.

• Your kindness and approachable nature make you a remarkable leader. Happy Birthday, boss!

Funny (But Appropriate!) Birthday Wishes for Your Boss

Looking for funny yet professional birthday card messages for a boss? Tread lightly here unless you know your boss well or have a good relationship with them! You can add humour to any birthday card message, but you need to make sure that it isn’t insulting in any way, and can’t be taken the wrong way—if you can’t ensure both of those, it might be better to play it safe.

Some examples of funny birthday card messages for your boss could be:

• Happy birthday to someone I work for… and happen to like a lot, too!

• After my wife and mother, you have been the best boss in my life. Happy Birthday, Boss.

Dos and Don’ts of Writing a Boss’s Birthday Card

To know what to write in a boss’s birthday card, you should be aware of some dos and don'ts, including keeping it respectful, keeping things light, avoiding anything that could be perceived as rude, and avoiding long messages that could make your boss feel awkward. 

Do:

• Keep it respectful and friendly

• Keep the message light 

• Have some fun with it

• Be mindful of your working relationship

Don’t:

• Choose cards or write messages that could be seen as rude

• Be overly-friendly or overstep working/professional boundaries

• Write long messages that could make your boss feel awkward reading

Why Choose Lumibop for Your Birthday Card Needs?

Birthday cards can be difficult enough to choose, and when you have to choose one for your boss, you might feel like this daunting task is impossible. However, with Lumibop, you don’t need to struggle to find the perfect card for your boss—all you need to do is think about the perfect final touches to add to one of our creative and unique designs.

We have exciting features in our collections. From 3D pop-up cards, to light-up features and even music, there is so much to love with our designs, and we have something that will suit everyone—including your boss! And don’t rule out floral designs like our Sunset Bloom, Sunshine Blossoms, Lavender Charm, or Flower Truck!

If you want to go classic, you might want to give your boss one of our cake cards, like our Pop-Up Cake or Singing Cake to light up the day and bring some music and joy. Alternatively, our Birthday Superstar could be perfect for a fun boss, or even our London Party Scene for something a bit more lively and niche.

For bosses that love animals, don’t forget about our collection of animal-themed cards, including our adorable dog cards like 360 Dog Pawty and Let’s Pawty. Or, take a walk on the wild side with Llamazing Birthday, Rockin’ Forest, or Wild Wagon if you want your boss to get a unique and fun card on their big day. Oh, and for boss ladies that are killing it, Lioness could be the perfect choice.

Lumibop is All About Sustainability

At Lumibop, we care about the environment and sustainability in everything we do. Our beautiful cards are made with 100% recycled paper, and we use soy-based ink for all printing to keep things green and eco-friendly. We also offer WEEE collection if you decide that you don’t want to keep your cards for a lifetime.

While we hope that you love our cards so much that you decide to keep them, we understand that everything has a time and place, and we are more than happy to take on the recycling and trouble for you. 

All you need to do is stick the card in any old envelope and hand it to the lovely main man/woman who comes to collect it (they will even bring the required postage labels!). Alternatively, you can also drop the card off in the post box yourself with the “self-posting’ option.

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Knowing what to write in a boss’s birthday card is tough, but as long as you follow the key rules of keeping it friendly and professional, everything will go smoothly. We know it might be daunting, but any good boss will appreciate a birthday card—just make sure that you don’t overstep any boundaries of a working relationship!

Looking for the perfect card for your boss’s big birthday? Explore Lumibop’s unique birthday card collection and find the perfect one for your boss today!

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Frequently Asked Questions: Boss’s Birthday Card Etiquette

What kind of birthday card should I give to my boss?

Choose a birthday card that you think they will appreciate, and steer clear of rude or niche cards that could be interpreted differently to how you mean. You can have fun with it, but we recommend staying away from joke cards and playing it safe with something that you know will be appreciated.

What birthday message should I write to my boss?

A birthday message to your boss should be thoughtful and appropriate. It may be best to keep the message short and sincere without getting too personal, as it needs to stay work-appropriate.

Is it acceptable to give your boss a birthday present?

Generally, no. You should avoid giving your boss birthday presents or gifts, as this can lead to office/work drama, and you may be seen as trying to ‘gift up the corporate ladder’. If you really want to give your boss something for their birthday, the best thing to do is organise a group gift.

If you know your boss outside of work, these rules will be different. However, as long as you are in the office, you need to keep your relationship professional.