Birthday or not, the boss taking the time to write a hand-written note, even if barely legible, is much more telling to your value than the $50.   

Two points.

Point 1 Hard work with results is always noticed by someone.

Point 2 I have seen a lot of treads locked down before but never would have believed an innocuous topic like cursive handwriting would stir much emotion.

I send all communication to bosses using an 18 pt. orange colored comic sans font.  It's very professional looking, and easy to read.

I write in perfect Times New Roman.

Sorry, I use a custom CSS style sheet.  Your post is in a pleasing, 10 pt. Verdana.

Forget the cursive.  Just be thankful you got cash and weren't gifted a "Jelly of the Month" club membership.

Forget the cursive.  Just be thankful you got cash and weren't gifted a "Jelly of the Month" club membership.

You got a problem with jelly???????

it says

 

Dear Clayton, meet me in the broom closet at 3:15 for your real present. Bring a plunger and peanut butter. 

You got a problem with jelly???????

Yea I do. I want money. So then I can put in a pool.