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Yes, go and work the crowd! I go to every dinner party, department party, company summer/xmas party, and such. This is the one opporunity, in which, you can make a one-on-one contact with those from other cities, high-ups, spouses and such. Keep the drinking very light, generic coversations and do not occupy one's space for too long. The object is to work the room. There are co-workers who don't attend parties, trust me, this is frowned down upon. Since the company is paying, all employees "MUST" attend, unless you give your boss good reason beforehand.
Yes, go, and love it. My rule is, don't drink. People who don't go and participate in these types of events are shooting themselves in the foot.
There was a guy I worked with, he made an issue of the Holiday party being during business hours, so, just because of his complaints, it was after hours, he did not come, he was working on his MPA, and applied for a level up job..he was highly skilled, and probably over qualified for the job...they hired someone from outside! Smack down! I think it was because he never came to social events.
Yes, everyone knows who the people are who never come to the holiday party. Some don't come because they just can't afford it (we each pay for our party) but I'm talking about mid-to-upper-management people.
On a totally related note, we all got an e-mail from the manager boss lady today about the Christmas Party, with the verbiage, and I quote: "it is a great networking opportunity." Interesting.
Yes, go, and love it. My rule is, don't drink. People who don't go and participate in these types of events are shooting themselves in the foot.
The idea of feeling pressured to attend a work social event due to office politics is really bothersome to me. I've been working at a company for 6 years, and never had to deal with office parties until about a year ago when I was promoted to a new position and department. I'm not in management, have no desire to be in management, I'm not looking to get a raise or another promotion, and we don't have lay offs. Not to mention that we frequently have activities/luncheons onsite (my department is having one this week), so I don't see why I really need to attend the holiday party at a restaurant that we're having next week (we have to pay for our own food, btw). I understand that it's nice to attend some social events, be involved, and that networking can be good for your career, but in my specific case, I just don't want to feel like not going to these events is such a huge deal. It should be a personal choice and not an unspoken requirement.
On a totally related note, we all got an e-mail from the manager boss lady today about the Christmas Party, with the verbiage, and I quote: "it is a great networking opportunity." Interesting.
It's supposed to be a holiday party for people to kick back and relax but even under those conditions the manager just had to point out that it's an opportunity to "work" the crowd rather than a time to enjoy some holiday cheer and appreciation from the company.
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