You do not have to go to every single work function; however, you should do your best to make it to the big events (Christmas Party?) At these “work events” you should do your best to make the time worthwhile. Introduce yourself to someone you have never had the chance to meet, have a meaningful conversation with someone who could be vital in your career, or if you’re the boss…make everyone realize you are not a heartless bastard by letting your guard down a little and having fun. But…Above everything else…Stay sober. The last thing you want is for everyone coming away from the event remembering a career limiting decision you made in front of everyone. These events can be a great chance to show people you are interesting and a good guy, but it can also be the ruin of lesser men. Know your limits. Two or three drinks over two hours, maybe three or four over a longer time span….but don’t push your luck.
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I’ve been to a dozen company outings, and at this point I always skip the Christmas, I mean Holiday (cough) party. There are always stories when we come back for the new year about how so and so made a fool of themselves. Worse yet, there are usually pictures.
Good advice.
Hey, Thanks for reading. I think the sometimes companies overwhelm you with outside of work activities and functions…Rather than trying to get to every single one, I think you should try to get to the big important ones, and keep some distance between work/life otherwise. Moral of the story, go to the important ones, make them count, don’t get drunk…
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