My Holiday Office Party is Tonight and I do not feel like seeing my coworkers out in this...

I like to go to those for the only reason of seeing who's going to ruin their career by getting drunk and saying things they shouldn't 😄

AlchemyFox · 36-40, F

I love not going to things.

scorpiolovedeep · 46-50, M

I have never attended office parties since 2007.

First of all, I don't drink and I really hate bragging and gossip / loose talk.

Lastly I am an introvert.

Only exception was a party organised for a few people who had their 10 year work anniversary.

SW-User

I do my best to avoid such gatherings

Thankfully, I'm not popular at work

MoonlightLullaby · 41-45, F

You have the right to your boundaries. As long as you're doing your [b]job[/b], they don't have the right to place unfair demands elsewhere in your life.

Jenny1234 · 51-55, F

30 miles away? I wouldn’t go

Jimmy2016 · 61-69, M

Well, were I use to work the CEO told me I'm not allowed to socialize with other coworkers after hours, which is illegal for her to say that, but I'm required to go to company picnics and holiday parties...........

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

The HR department actually checks up on your attendance?

Their job should be to understand why an individual might choose not to attend a social event in their own time.

4meAndyou · F

Well, unless you live in China, where you actually have to earn social credit points to use the internet, then I would tell HR to eff off.

saragoodtimes · F

had ours last night. cocktails, dinner, dancing and gave out year end bonuses to his staff. a very enjoyable evening

BridgeOvertroubledWaters · 61-69, M

I hate work events.
It's hard enough seeing these people in the office . I don't need to spend more time with them

Fluffybull · F

I don't think ones job should be dependent on attending staff parties.

Flenflyys · 31-35, F

HR shouldn’t be dictating what you do with your personal time, or pressuring you

ArtieKat · M

You should have asked if you're being paid attendance time and travelling expenses.

scorpiolovedeep · 46-50, M

I would like to add something related to workplace laws.

These days you could be fired for various reasons , the number of policies they add on every few years is increasing.

In my example I could be fired & fined for the following breaches

1. Safety
2. Environmental
3. IT related
4. Bullying and Harassment
5. Alcohol and Drugs
6. Workplace Relations