Grab Bag
Posted in fabric on 08/24/2010 09:09 am by admin| Account limit of 2000 requests per hour exceeded. |
Is it wrong not to want to particiapte in the office grab bag this year?
this year the company just merged with another company and we are working with an office that is nearby, we have decided to have a grab-bag where we buy a generic gift and to out to dinner, I really do not want to do this this year am I wrong for now wanting to particiapte, I usually do not like to socialize outside the office, I see these people during the week and after work I just like to do my own thing.
That is understandable. There is no reason why you should have to participate. You have a life outside of work. Some employers do not see it the same way...this is what leads to burn out. If you do not want to participate then simply excuse yourself from the party. I feel that I should not have to spend money on someone I don't know instead of my friends and family, only to "grab" some other gift that I probably can't use or don't like.
My office had a Christmas party this past weekend. I would rather be at home with my husband and our dog, doung our own thing instead of hanging out with people I am forced to spend all week with. I value the little time I have with my husband and dog because of work and school. I simply told people that we had somewhere else to be. Yes they all have carried on about the party all week...but why would I want to spend my Saturday night with a bunch of people who just drink and drive me nuts during the week?
Just excuse yourself from the party and don't think twice about it!