Socialising with Workmates (31)
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aries1234: Maybe I've misjudged you
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serene56: I've no time for snivelling behind the scenes.
Have a full blown cry, don't hold it in , you will burst
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Miss Manners (Judith Martin) has often warned against the illusion that you're a bunch of good buddies who happen to work at the same place; you can still be sacked.
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kornbluth: Miss Manners (Judith Martin) has often warned against the illusion that you're a bunch of good buddies who happen to work at the same place; you can still be sacked.
Hmm yeah I think most attend simply because they enjoy it and good for them 
But I like to have lines drawn when it comes to people I work with, especially when it comes to senior management
I think it might avoid some tricky situations in the workplace later on somehow
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Yeah..... these employer arranged after-work functions can be a bit of a trap.
I used to restrict myself and only attend the annual Christmas function. That said, I would often have friday after-work drinks and maybe a meal, with a few like-minded colleagues.
Seems to me that you're striking a good balance with your choice of attendance. Nothing worse than attending worthless functions that you feel obligated to attend.
I used to restrict myself and only attend the annual Christmas function. That said, I would often have friday after-work drinks and maybe a meal, with a few like-minded colleagues.
Seems to me that you're striking a good balance with your choice of attendance. Nothing worse than attending worthless functions that you feel obligated to attend.
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serene56: The organisation I work with is big on regular after-work get togethers ~ dinners, trivia nights etc
I feel a bit hesitant about socialising with colleagues and management, how do you feel about this
depends.. any of them hot ?I feel a bit hesitant about socialising with colleagues and management, how do you feel about this
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serene56: The organisation I work with is big on regular after-work get togethers ~ dinners, trivia nights etc
I feel a bit hesitant about socialising with colleagues and management, how do you feel about this
Not for me. I prefer work and my private life to be seperate. I have also seen how it impacts others. Generally a negative.I feel a bit hesitant about socialising with colleagues and management, how do you feel about this
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serene56: The organisation I work with is big on regular after-work get togethers ~ dinners, trivia nights etc
I feel a bit hesitant about socialising with colleagues and management, how do you feel about this
Only attend if you're comfortable with it.I feel a bit hesitant about socialising with colleagues and management, how do you feel about this
I used to work with an organisation, similar to your own.....and gossip was rife....which turned me off the idea of becoming too involved. I like to keep certain aspects of my private life......well, private.
Go, if you feel so inclined, but only if you feel you'll enjoy it, and be wary sharing too much personal info.
...and remember.....NEVER screw with the crew....
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I avoid it as much as possible I make excuses a lot. Mainly because they are damn boring its just an excuse for them to drink like a fish from morning till afternoon they don't even serve lunch! I endured few of these, I now only attend the really important ones and stay for an hour max. I don't like socializing with colleagues unless they are friends of mine. I would rather be home relaxing in front of the tv.
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