The Young and the Restless star Jason Thompson is a year away from Sally O'Malley, the 50-year-old feisty lady played by Molly Shannon, on Saturday Night Live. However, he is reflecting on starting his 50th year in light of a recent birthday.The Young and the Restless, life begins at 49 View this post on Instagram Instagram Post"[November 20th] marked my 49th birthday and the start of my 50th year," Thompson shared on Instagram. "I’ve always had a little PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] around my career and acting — how fleeting it can be, how quickly things change — and because of that, I’ve always hoped I’d be working on my birthday. And yesterday, I was."Surrounded by incredible people I consider friends," the actor continued his post, which includes a photo of him at The Young and the Restless studios. "Collaborators of the highest level, telling stories that have been unfolding for longer than I’ve been alive."I’m grateful," the Daytime Emmy-winning actor shares. "I’m excited to start a new year. And I’m honored to keep unraveling a life on the small screen. To my partner in this alternate life, a character I am stoked to embody every day I step on set-Billy Abbott, and to the entire Y&R cast and crew, producing team, the studios, and the networks in every country that airs our show — THE FANS, thank you for allowing me to be a part of this remarkable, ongoing history. Love you all," Thompson concluded.Many happy returnsAshley, Jack, Traci, and Billy on The Young and the Restless | Image: JPIThompson received positive comments from his co-workers and daytime pals on his thoughtful post. "Happy Birthday, Jason," shared the actor's TV sister, Beth Maitland (Traci). "You are a light and a blessing. Your attitude of professionalism and appreciation brings so much to the work, and I'm so proud to know and love you.""Happy Birthday brotha 🍻🎉," posted Rory Gibson, formerly Noah on Y&R, who calls General Hospital, Thompson's former serial, home as he plays Michael Corinthos. For years, Thompson played the part of Dr. Patrick Drake on GH. "Being on set is my goal for every bday, too, haha.""I love that picture," Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) says. Adds Courtney Hope, who plays Sally Spectra, Billy's love interest, "Honored to work with you! Happy birthday! ♥️."Catch all-new episodes of The Young and the Restless weekdays on CBS and Paramount Plus.