Holiday Office Party/Social: Are You Attending?

[FeeFee]

There's a division-wide holiday party scheduled, but I'm not going to that. The support staff, however is planning a separate party for the 21st - I'm supplying the libations. The 22nd is my compressed day off.

[TonyB06]

Originally Posted by FeeFee

The support staff, however is planning a separate party for the 21st - I'm supplying the libations. The 22nd is my compressed day off.

Fee's translation: "I'm gon have errrrrbody up in there on tilt!"

I've been in my new office about 2 months and this is a pretty sedate crew, so I don't expect anything too wild at next weeks' party. I do have to find something ($20) for the office gift exchange. <---good ideas appreciated.

[FeeFee]

Originally Posted by TonyB06

Fee's translation: "I'm gon have errrrrbody up in there on tilt!"

And you know this Mayne!!!!!!

[Honeykiss1974]

I'm going. This year, my department will be doing to a dinner/live show at a music theater, so it should be interesting. I will also be mooching off of another department's Christmas party (I work with them) where we will be going to dinner and a movie (this movie theater is set up like a restaurant so it literally is - dinner and a movie).

Originally Posted by TonyB06

I do have to find something ($20) for the office gift exchange. <---good ideas appreciated.

My suggestions are:
A bottle of wine (you wouldn't believe how people act over trying to get this)
A Christmas CD
A cookie basket
A nice insulated mug (for hot or cold drinks)

Hope this helps

[Intense1920]

I'm not going. Supposedly, the organizers didn't realize that it was time again. So, they sent out an email on Monday saying that the party is next week Thursday and for people to pay for their tickets by tomorrow. I've never been to a DAYTIME office party (it starts at 11:30 AM) or an office party where I had to pay. I'd rather spend my money going out to dinner with friends.

[jojapeach]

We're having a holiday meal at a great Italian restaurant. And my small company is paying! Oh...I'll be there! Best part: it's in the middle of a Friday afternoon! Beautiful! Drinking: I 'on know yet.

I never attended the holiday party for another company that employed me for nearly 3 years. I loathed upper management, and I didn't want to get dressed up to act like I was holly and jolly with those people.

[Still BLUTANG]

this is the ONE THING i miss about my old job - partying. We held last year's on a ship, wonderful food and flowing bar.

My current job seems like we're having a potluck/pizza party type thing. I KNOW we won't have any drinks but juice and soda. Oh well. Free food so i won't complain.

[delph998]

Originally Posted by Still BLUTANG

this is the ONE THING i miss about my old job - partying. We held last year's on a ship, wonderful food and flowing bar.

My current job seems like we're having a potluck/pizza party type thing. I KNOW we won't have any drinks but juice and soda. Oh well. Free food so i won't complain.

That sucks! But enjoy the free food, I guess.

[AKA2D '91]

Originally Posted by jojapeach

We're having a holiday meal at a great Italian restaurant.

Do we work at the same place?

I'm not attending. This is very different for our holiday social. From what I've heard, most folks are NOT attending. I wouldn't be surprised if its canceled because of low numbers. We are accustomed to a blowout with alcohol, food, and a DJ. Our school is known for partying hard. This is totally out of our element, so I am SURE there will be an unofficial party planned before we get out on the 21st.

[AKA_blackbarbie]

All my job does is drink they are so excited about this party and I know the outcome. a bunch of drunk people. Should be fun though its my first one. I will tell you all about it later.
Free food ,free drinks, dj and a band so we will see.