Mr Popodopolous Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Today at work, maybe I am naive and maybe it is a thing of the past but interesting to see what it's like because I heard that where I work doesn't do a Christmas party. One simple q in poll form...does your workplace have some kind of Christmas do? Yes or no- interesting to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I'm self employed now I'm fostering so no Christmas party now, but yes every work place I was at before that had a Christmas party. I organised the last few years ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Oh yeah if self employed that is of course different, but in terms of a workplace interesting to see that nobody has clicked 'No' yet. Do hope what someone told me at work about none is untrue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 On 11/11/2016 at 11:29, Dollymarie said: I'm self employed now I'm fostering so no Christmas party now, but yes every work place I was at before that had a Christmas party. I organised the last few years ones. I can arrange a private one for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 5 hours ago, BigTone said: I can arrange a private one for us Says the man who forgot my birthday yesterday - AGAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Dollymarie said: Says the man who forgot my birthday yesterday - AGAIN! Sweetheart I am in Kuala Lumpur on the way to visit my sick Father in Australia. I apologise profusely for forgetting that special day and will make it up to you at our private Christmas party when I smear myself with stinky cheese. In the meantime ..... "Tooooo Yoooouuuu" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Not for us in a very small workplace (<5) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 For us retired guys it's no work Xmas party for me - thankfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Fortunately not, I've have to work with them not socialise with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 1 hour ago, kevinmabbuttshair said: Fortunately not, I've have to work with them not socialise with them. I used to dread them TBH. You daren`t have too much to drink in case you did/said something stupid and it was always cringeworthy when your bosses tried to make conversation in a social setting when they knew **** all about you or your interests and cared even less. In my experience, everyone ends up talking about work all night anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Yes, work in a school and they organise it every year. I went once about 4 years ago, that was enough for me. They go for something that a clique of about 4 or 5 think is a great idea, and then tell people it's x amount which includes half a bottle of wine. No good if 1. You don't drink wine, and 2. You're driving. No matter, you can pay for someone else's. Staff getting legless and making an arse out of themselves, then moaning about the place - just to book the same place the next year. Me and the Wife (work in same school) usually go out by ourselves, have a much better evening, and for a fraction of the price. Oh yeah it's actually something/somewhere we like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 On 11/11/2016 at 11:29, Dollymarie said: I'm self employed now I'm fostering so no Christmas party now, but yes every work place I was at before that had a Christmas party. I organised the last few years ones. My parents are foster carers and I provide restbite for my parents, we are part of a private fostering agency. They do a Xmas party for all the foster children and then us adults are all invited to a meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 4 hours ago, Up The City! said: My parents are foster carers and I provide restbite for my parents, we are part of a private fostering agency. They do a Xmas party for all the foster children and then us adults are all invited to a meal. There's an activity they're doing before Christmas (trip) but it clashes with our last home game before then, so we'll both be at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I'm working this Christmas.....they can stick it where the sun don't shine. Show me the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 16 hours ago, Robbored said: For us retired guys it's no work Xmas party for me - thankfully. Life is one long party for you Robbo. I hear that stories that emanate from Nailsea and you always feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 12 minutes ago, BigTone said: Life is one long party for you Robbo. I hear that stories that emanate from Nailsea and you always feature. Not these days Tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 16 minutes ago, Robbored said: Not these days Tone. I hear otherwise Sir Also, I should point out that it is normal to be fully clothed when strolling through Colliers Walk because otherwise it excites the old ladies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saturday Boy Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 No interest whatsoever in a work Christmas party - enforced jollity with people of whom the majority I wouldn't choose to spend any time with unless I have to. Having a Christmas do with the running club which will be a far more pleasurable experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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