(Post Master Sr)

11/13/10 11:28 AM

Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

How lame is it?

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 11:33 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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.

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 11:38 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

^ +1

I always go, it's an opportunity to mingle. They are usually fun too.

(Post Master Sr)

11/13/10 11:56 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 11:58 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

i don't think i have one?

the hospital does give out a x-mas dinner to all employees tho.

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 12:02 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

bah, i feel like i have to for this new place

last few years yes. open bar...

(Post Master Sr)

11/13/10 12:08 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

Originally Posted By: Flexin5

i don't think i have one?

That's because you don't work at any hospital

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 12:34 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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.

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 01:25 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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.

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 01:50 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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.

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 02:53 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

we get a xmas lunch.. and then get to leave right after.

(Post Master Sr)

11/13/10 03:40 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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.

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 04:11 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

our company is too small

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 05:08 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

Originally Posted By: loudsubz

our company is too small

too small to celebrate xmas?! or too cheap?

Screamin Type ARGH!

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 08:58 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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.

(Post Master Sr)

11/13/10 09:17 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

No Xmas party for us.

(Newbie)

11/13/10 10:09 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

yup free food and booze! FTW!

(Post Master Sr)

11/13/10 10:21 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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?

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 11:27 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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

(Post Master Supreme)

11/13/10 11:48 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO

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

ghey.
Definitely wouldnt show up to that.

TheRealCSnapper

(Post Master Supreme)

11/14/10 12:32 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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.

(Post Master Supreme)

11/14/10 01:00 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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.

(Post Master Sr)

11/14/10 07:08 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

I've never worked at a place where you can bring your significant other.

(Post Master Supreme)

11/14/10 08:13 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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.

Senor Eduardo_82

(Post Master Supreme)

11/14/10 09:17 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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.

(Post Master Supreme)

11/14/10 10:48 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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. $\:\)$

(Post Master Sr)

11/15/10 08:25 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

we gotta pay 80 bux a ticket to go to mine. and its like in barrie. wtf.
no thanks.

(Post Master Supreme)

11/15/10 08:30 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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

(Post Master Sr)

11/15/10 08:38 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

^^^
seriously

(Post Master Supreme)

11/15/10 10:24 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

Yeah I'm going. I usually go to most work functions. Good for visibility and to "show you're part of the team".

(Post Master Supreme)

11/15/10 11:04 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

I guess it really depends on what kind of job you do

(Post Master Sr)

11/15/10 11:09 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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? !

(Post Master Sr)

11/15/10 11:21 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

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

(Post Master)

11/15/10 11:42 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

I'm gonna get drunk at my office party. LOL!

A nobody can say a damn thing about it. W00T!!!

TheRealCSnapper

(Post Master Supreme)

11/15/10 11:44 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

fuck you fuckers and your new jobs. fucking fucks!!!

(Post Master Sr)

11/15/10 12:05 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

We're allowed to invite a guest (spouse or SO), but the wife can't come as she has to stay with baby for feeding.

Dinner and booze (although, it might be limited to drink tickets...not sure), but it's on a harbour cruise (in December...???). So, it starts at 7:00pm and docks back at midnight...meaning I can't leave before then.

titty sprinkles

(Post Master Supreme)

11/15/10 03:35 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

Originally Posted By: 355-Si

Originally Posted By: Flexin5

i don't think i have one?

That's because you don't work at any hospital

hahahaah...let's pop a couple bottles in the back of the amberlamps.

(Post Master Supreme)

11/15/10 03:39 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

We can't even get drunk at our Christmas party because our boss' have the parties during the week, the next day we're expected to be at work for 7am, and as soon as were done taking our last bite of our dinner, they ask for the bill, pay it, and bolt right out of there.

(Member)

11/16/10 05:32 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

I wouldnt go even if the bank paid for it (which they dont) we actually have to contribute to our fucking xmas lunch which is total bs.

The bank is so goddamn cheap, they wont even buy us lunch for xmas!

Besides fuck xmas..

TheRealCSnapper

(Post Master Supreme)

11/16/10 05:35 PM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

Originally Posted By: Fabfive

I wouldnt go even if the bank paid for it (which they dont) we actually have to contribute to our fucking xmas lunch which is total bs.

The bank is so goddamn cheap, they wont even buy us lunch for xmas!

that sucks when you have to pay for the xmas lunch.

(Post Master Sr)

12/30/10 08:06 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

I just got the invite to my work holiday party, it's in February and hosted at a coworkers house. We have 57 employees. We went from Mysteriously Yours dinner theatre first year I was here, to Medieval Times last year, to a house party. Having nothing would be of a slap in the face, considering we all pay into a fund each pay to fund this event.

(Post Master Supreme)

12/30/10 08:28 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

I bought a new pair of brown shoes for the party...doing it up y0

(Post Master Sr)

12/30/10 08:30 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

Your scenery > my scenery

(Post Master Supreme)

12/30/10 08:44 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

I got a ton of fatties too, but there are like 5-10 decent ones in the office $;\)$

(Post Master Sr)

12/30/10 08:45 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

How's that work? 5 sober, 10 when buzzed?

(Post Master Supreme)

12/30/10 08:53 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

Figure it out for yourself $;\)$

(Post Master Sr)

12/30/10 09:14 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

TAKE IT DOWN........ HOLY FUCK TAKE IT DOWN! NSFW!!!!

(Post Master Sr)

12/30/10 09:43 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

^ roooooooooooooooofl

(Post Master Sr)

12/30/10 09:59 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

Wow...the big one in the middle is really bustin' a move. And if not a move, she must have busted something...

(Post Master Supreme)

12/30/10 10:17 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

She is probably the nicest person evar though, so take it easy alright $\:\)$

(Post Master Supreme)

12/30/10 10:32 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

Not sure about the nicest, probably the most hungry.

(Post Master Sr)

12/30/10 11:19 AM

Re: Are you guys going to your work Christmas parties?

Originally Posted By: Risky Business

She is probably the nicest person evar though, so take it easy alright $\:\)$

I'm sure she is. I'm just being superficial. $\:D$