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#5170399 - 11/13/10 11:28 AM Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?
whitecivicsi Offline
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How lame is it?
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#5170408 - 11/13/10 11:33 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: whitecivicsi]
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Political thing. My view is that aside from being good at what you do at work, you still have to show up to these social things to move up or be not noticed negatively. My drill is to show up, social, wait for the freebies draws to end, stay for 1 more drink and say my goodbyes.

Going also means there is something to talk about aside from why you were not there.
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#5170419 - 11/13/10 11:38 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: A2B-Lexus]
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^ +1

I always go, it's an opportunity to mingle. They are usually fun too.
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#5170448 - 11/13/10 11:56 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: Risky Business]
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Are you guys getting served alcohol? How do you guys behave at these functions? I've worked in many industries and usually the ones in Health Care I find where people are the most relax. Slutty behaving women at work, oh yeah.
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#5170454 - 11/13/10 11:58 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: whitecivicsi]
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i don't think i have one?

the hospital does give out a x-mas dinner to all employees tho.
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#5170461 - 11/13/10 12:02 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: titty sprinkles]
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bah, i feel like i have to for this new place

last few years yes. open bar...
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#5170470 - 11/13/10 12:08 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: titty sprinkles]
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 Originally Posted By: Flexin5
i don't think i have one?

That's because you don't work at any hospital
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#5170511 - 11/13/10 12:34 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: 355-Si]
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Open bar with taxi chits. I usually have 2 or 3 for the duration of the night. Open bar or not, work functions aren't the places to get shit faced.
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#5170588 - 11/13/10 01:25 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: A2B-Lexus]
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Previous job, they gave us a hotel room in Niagara Falls, buffet, open bar. + partner.

Current job,
Mandarin right after work. Weekday, wasn't clear we were allow to have alcohol. The owners of the company were having beer.
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#5170615 - 11/13/10 01:50 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: whitecivicsi]
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 Originally Posted By: whitecivicsi
Are you guys getting served alcohol? How do you guys behave at these functions? I've worked in many industries and usually the ones in Health Care I find where people are the most relax. Slutty behaving women at work, oh yeah.


We've had alcohol, the first time i went to one of these functions I got tanked (about a dozen beers to myself). It was alright though, i still functioned and walked around normal, but I did say some fucked up shit.
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#5170732 - 11/13/10 02:53 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: Risky Business]
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we get a xmas lunch.. and then get to leave right after.
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#5170808 - 11/13/10 03:40 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: phoenixrage]
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Job 1- nice lunch no booze then back to the office.
Job 2 - in January we go somewhere. Last year was Medieval Times dinner and tournament. Year before was mysteriously yours dinner theatre. No booze paid for by the company. Company reimburses 1 in 4 people for parking. You're supposed to carpool.
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#5170856 - 11/13/10 04:11 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: 87ZCSi]
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our company is too small
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#5170916 - 11/13/10 05:08 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: loudsubz]
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 Originally Posted By: loudsubz
our company is too small


too small to celebrate xmas?! or too cheap?
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#5171208 - 11/13/10 08:58 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: A2B-Lexus]
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ours has been cut for 2yrs now, going on a 3rd this year.

though we are getting a 'modest' bonus on top of our raise this yr...so it's something. but still nothing compared to over 5/6 yrs ago.
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#5171224 - 11/13/10 09:17 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: Screamin Type ARGH!]
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No Xmas party for us.
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#5171265 - 11/13/10 10:09 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: SW20_MR2]
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yup free food and booze! FTW!
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#5171277 - 11/13/10 10:21 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: SW20_MR2]
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The Regency Ballroom at the Four Seasons in Yorkville is always reserved for our company on the last Friday in November every year.

The food is always great and the open bar isn't too shabby either. The company provides taxis chits for everyone.

The strict policy is employees only, no spouses or significant others. There have been occasions where people get a little too friendly with one another, if you know what I mean, but I'll just leave it at that.

To compensate, our company also has a second Christmas party every year at the Liberty Grand. This one is basically invite anyone and everyone you know. Its more of a family focused event that takes place during the day on the weekend. There are lots of activities and games for children. Everyone says it is a ton of fun. I think I might attend that one this year.

As for main Christmas party, I always go as others have stated it is a great opportunity to mingle and socialize with others. People notice who goes and who doesn't. And unless you act like an asshat, whats the worse that can happen, you're incredibly bored?
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#5171317 - 11/13/10 11:27 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
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i always go to these work function/events even i don't want to go

this year we are going to The Kegs for x'mas dinner. Meal is paid for but not the booze.

Last 2 years we did it at the Woodbine Racetrack on a Wednesday night during a horse races. It was pretty cool
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#5171340 - 11/13/10 11:48 PM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
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 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO


The strict policy is employees only, no spouses or significant others.

ghey.
Definitely wouldnt show up to that.
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#5171415 - 11/14/10 12:32 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: Euphoricuck]
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I don't go

We have to pay (-1) it's in burlington (-1) cash bar after your initial 2 drink tickets (-1)

The people I want face time with are in Calgary so I don't have to go for political reasons. The ppl on my team don't go and they are ppl at work that I like.

We would also have a team lunch during the week and I'd definitely go to that.
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#5171455 - 11/14/10 01:00 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: whitecivicsi]
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mine are pretty lame since my boss' are fucking cheap assholes...I only go because it looks good showing up. They won't even pay for wives or gf's for all the workers.
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#5171582 - 11/14/10 07:08 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: big tuner]
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I've never worked at a place where you can bring your significant other.
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#5171619 - 11/14/10 08:13 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: Screamin Type ARGH!]
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 Originally Posted By: Screamin 4Dix
ours has been cut for 2yrs now, going on a 3rd this year.

though we are getting a 'modest' bonus on top of our raise this yr...so it's something. but still nothing compared to over 5/6 yrs ago.


aye, same here. except no bonuses here. lol.

however, i did get my benefits and my wages back.
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#5171672 - 11/14/10 09:17 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: c2k]
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I've only gone twice in 11 years, there's no social or professional pressure to go. We usually do a team lunch as well.

The big party is probably not going to happen this year anyways. They canceled last year's too.
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#5171749 - 11/14/10 10:48 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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The company-wide one where we have to buy tickets to attend: no

There *used* to be a division-wide one(???) -- that went from open bar + taxi chits to 2 drink tickets ... i'll go if it's during office hours, otherwise forget it -- my excuse: gotta bail on time to pick up my kid. :P

The one paid for by the company that's looking after our IT infrastructure: hell yes -- great excuse to leave early from work, there are supposed to be 2 drink tickets, but if you bump into the upper suits they can snag you a few more. \:\)
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#5173141 - 11/15/10 08:25 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: whitecivicsi]
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we gotta pay 80 bux a ticket to go to mine. and its like in barrie. wtf.
no thanks.
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#5173152 - 11/15/10 08:30 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: BroKe]
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 Originally Posted By: Low_Budget_Honda
we gotta pay 80 bux a ticket to go to mine. and its like in barrie. wtf.
no thanks.


I rather go have a good meal at the Keg for 1/2 the price. lol
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#5173167 - 11/15/10 08:38 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: A2B-Lexus]
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^^^
seriously
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#5173478 - 11/15/10 10:24 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: BroKe]
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Yeah I'm going. I usually go to most work functions. Good for visibility and to "show you're part of the team".
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#5173615 - 11/15/10 11:04 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: JEFFOS]
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I guess it really depends on what kind of job you do
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#5173625 - 11/15/10 11:09 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: loudsubz]
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I usually go to work functions - get tanked - take my boss's money in pool. It's all good. But when the entire company is out, i scale it down, but i still get tanked.

That being said, not going this year, because my last official day of work is this friday ...whatsup? !
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#5173667 - 11/15/10 11:21 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: JEFFOS]
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 Originally Posted By: JEFFOS69
Yeah I'm going. I usually go to most work functions. Good for visibility and to "show you're part of the team".


exactly why i'm not going this year, it's about sending a msg which my manager got today
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#5173720 - 11/15/10 11:42 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: Kid Bro Sweets]
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I'm gonna get drunk at my office party. LOL!

A nobody can say a damn thing about it. W00T!!!
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#5173727 - 11/15/10 11:44 AM Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties? [Re: Just A Troll]
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fuck you fuckers and your new jobs. fucking fucks!!!
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