So I'm not going to the little big shindig that is tonight. I'm going to tutor, which is what I think is the right thing to do. But my co-worker (the one telling me I need to go or people will comment) tells me that the #1 told the #4 he needs to be there tonight. The #4 never goes to these events. Then she tells me that the #1 will be commenting if I'm not there--and there may be repurcussions.
Why can't there just be straight communication? Say in the last-minute-kind-of-invite email that it would be appreciated if all staff were present. How hard is that? None of this whisper whisper shit.
Now I can't wait for tomorrow to come... not.
GAH.
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I'm pretty sure if it isn't spelled out, you don't need to be there. If #1 notices you aren't there, this means you are important enough, and if you are that important and are skipping, it is probably for a good reason (which it is). #1 can think about this, but probably won't for very long, so I don't think you should worry more than two or three iotas.
Thanks Phil--I think the womenfolk here relish blowing things out of proportion.... but it still has me a bit rattled. I just hope that if something is said, I'll have a chance to give reason why I wasn't there--but I know the receptionist and my manager and 2 women know the reason for me not being there, so we'll see.
stick to your guns, phx.
"I think the womenfolk here relish blowing things out of proportion..."
All womenfolk everywhere (present company excluded) blow things out of proportion. Screw 'em... I mean, screw your coworkers figuratively. Of course, if you screw them literally then please post pictures.
As for the situation as a whole: I hate shit like this. Work bbqs, employee appreciation picnics, work holiday gatherings, Friday afternoon club. I want to skip out. Unfortunately, I look at my current job as my long-term career, and the reality is that these functions are an opportunity for me to bond with managers and make a positive social impression. Career jobs suck like that sometimes.
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