Are you going to your works do this Christmas?

Novella · 15-12-2009 01:43AM

Fcuk no, I am not going.

Used to love my job. Am in serious hating it mode now. Definitely not going.

Xavi6 · 15-12-2009 05:06AM

Went to mine on Saturday and got absolutely hammered for free. The company put on a massive spread for about 2000 people and it was a crackin night. Recession me arse.

spoofilyj · 15-12-2009 07:26AM

Had mine last thursday, absolute mayhem, everyone pissed by 11 and the night went on until 4, great laugh and I managed not to insult anyone and made it into work for 12:30 on friday, great fun. There were some embarrased heads on friday too which was good fun.

Ticktactoe · 15-12-2009 09:55AM

Captain Slow IRL wrote: »

As the title asks - are you going out with your work colleagues for Christmas?
Personally I couldn't be arsed - I've to travel 35 miles and cant afford the extra expense this year.
Plus, I'm sick of 90% of the staff. :mad:

Im hoping we dont work together!

Orlaithc9 · 15-12-2009 10:02AM

I missed last years party because I was rushed from the office to the hospital that day (23rd Dec) as I was pregnant and got a bad blood disorder....this year I cant go because I have no babysitter!

Im the only female working with a group of lads so I dont think ill be missing much...not if our Summer party was anything to go by...going fishing and drinking on a boat. I did suggest a nail bar and cocktails but it didnt go down too well...

petes · 15-12-2009 10:07AM

It's this Friday. Nothing too mad. I'll head to it and get quite drunk!

15-12-2009 10:08AM

Well I'm a contract engineer, told a few weeks ago I am on Christmas holidays from the 18th Dec to the 7th Jan, party is on the 19th. Told last week my rate is being cut so I really do not feel remotely inclined to go. Also I work in Galway but being from Cork I would much rather be back home on Friday evening and forget all about this place for a few weeks.

NothingMan · 15-12-2009 10:17AM

Was at mine already, got to the hotel early had a nice swim and jacuzzi. Wandered down to the bar and the director got in a few rounds. Had about 5 pints before dinner and after a lovely meal kept on drinking.

Playing guitar in the residents bar til about 4:30, then wandered to bed to find a half naked sales man outside our room. We took some pics and sent him on his way.

Woke up to a phonecall at 12 and rushed downsatirs to the bus almost falling over our pre ordered room service breakfast on the way out the door.

All in all a good night and I remember all of it, unlike last year.... The year of waking up naked in a shared room minus a pair of boxers :eek:

GrizzlyMan · 15-12-2009 10:33AM

Had mine friday started at 9.00pm, thats all i remember.

15-12-2009 10:38AM

Already had our official one and about 2 unofficial ones. Last wednesday, Friday and all day Saturday!!

Unlike a lot of people who appear to distance themselves from people they work with, The work crowd are the people I go out with regularly so its just like a normal night out anyway.

tman · 15-12-2009 10:42AM

Our work do isn't until the end of Jan, and work is miles away from where I live.
Had agreed to go, and booked a room in the hotel which its taking place at, but I've totally changed my mind now.
Would rather spend the money on a nice weekend getaway with the missus

Can only think of 1 or 2 people that I'd actually want to see outside of work as well!

Loved going out with people in my old job, but this new crowd never do anything together, and if they do I usually end up giving it a miss

stovelid · 15-12-2009 11:24AM

It's my first do with the company so I'm going, but I'll probably just hang around for the dinner and a drink or two before going.

Gran Hermano · 15-12-2009 12:51PM

Am heading off to Vegas for ours on Friday, it's great working for Fas.

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Ruu_Old · 15-12-2009 01:47PM

Money from our vending machine funded our holiday party, we had bowling and pizza. Not many showed up but it was ok.

simonw · 15-12-2009 01:55PM

ElaElaElano wrote: »

Is there a social welfare christmas do? That'd be fúcking amazing.

I don't think there's a flat big enough to hold it in. That said, it would be a major boost to the Dutch Gold and crap hash industries in these recessionary times

AnonoBoy · 15-12-2009 01:58PM

My work do is always great craic. We break out the bags of weed and e that we've confiscated over the year and supposedly 'disposed of' and let rip.

So yes I am going.

Ah good times.

Sincerely,

Dectective Sgt. AnonoBoy

gleep · 15-12-2009 02:07PM

Ours is on Friday night, free bar n grub, sure why wouldnt i go?:D Hope I perform better than last year, I was still the new guy after just starting, can't remember much, woke up next day covered in dried cement, mud, cuts and had a black eye!!!

Don't know what happened to me, and neither does anyone at work ( or so they claim). At lest my gf videod me when i got home, funniest thing ever!

So I'll be making a BIG effort to behave this year, but the night's so long and the drink so free:pac:

gazzer · 15-12-2009 02:07PM

As is the same every year there is no xmas do in my job. I am one of the hated Civil Servent type people. There might be a few of us going out for a few drinks next week (paid for ourselves in case anybody thinks it is a freebie).

Never had a xmas do in any dept I worked in in the CS. The only time we have one is if we pay and arrange it ourselves. Most of the time its not worth the hassle.

gleep · 15-12-2009 02:17PM

As is the same every year there is no xmas do in my job. I am one of the hated Civil Servent type people. There might be a few of us going out for a few drinks next week (paid for ourselves in case anybody thinks it is a freebie).

Never had a xmas do in any dept I worked in in the CS. The only time we have one is if we pay and arrange it ourselves. Most of the time its not worth the hassle.

Jaysus man, do you know how many people reading this have lost their job this year?

. I'm not commenting on the whole PS debate here, just saying you aint going to get much sympathy because you don't get a xmas party! You have a job to go back to in January, look on the bright side:eek:

gazzer · 15-12-2009 02:25PM

gleep wrote: »

As is the same every year there is no xmas do in my job. I am one of the hated Civil Servent type people. There might be a few of us going out for a few drinks next week (paid for ourselves in case anybody thinks it is a freebie).

Never had a xmas do in any dept I worked in in the CS. The only time we have one is if we pay and arrange it ourselves. Most of the time its not worth the hassle.

Jaysus man, do you know how many people reading this have lost their job this year?. I'm not commenting on the whole PS debate here, just saying you aint going to get much sympathy because you don't get a xmas party! You have a job to go back to in January, look on the bright side:eek:

I wasnt looking for sympathy. Far from it. I was just stating that we dont get a xmas party. Other people have posted that they have free bars, drink etc at their party. I was just balancing it out. I am well aware that there are tons of people who will be lucky to even have a xmas dinner on their table.

Lux23 · 15-12-2009 02:26PM

Yea I went, it was great fun and in general I got with my coworkers. We are all quite luvvy dovey in here.

gleep · 15-12-2009 02:34PM

I wasnt looking for sympathy. Far from it. I was just stating that we dont get a xmas party. Other people have posted that they have free bars, drink etc at their party. I was just balancing it out. I am well aware that there are tons of people who will be lucky to even have a xmas dinner on their table.

Fair enough, I'm just kinda sick of these PS threads and saw this going same way! I was enjoying it too!

Anyway, Merry Christmas, whatever you do:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

15-12-2009 02:37PM

Orlaithc9 wrote: »

I missed last years party because I was rushed from the office to the hospital that day (23rd Dec) as I was pregnant and got a bad blood disorder....this year I cant go because I have no babysitter!

Im the only female working with a group of lads so I dont think ill be missing much...not if our Summer party was anything to go by...going fishing and drinking on a boat. I did suggest a nail bar and cocktails but it didnt go down too well...

Is a nail bar a bar where you hammer nails into it while drinking?

wouldn't that be dangerous to have hammers and nails around while people are drinking, although i can see the fun side of it!

15-12-2009 02:39PM

gleep wrote: »

Jaysus man, do you know how many people reading this have lost their job this year?. I'm not commenting on the whole PS debate here, just saying you aint going to get much sympathy because you don't get a xmas party! You have a job to go back to in January, look on the bright side:eek:

good god get over yourself and the lectures :rolleyes::rolleyes:

here just for you

Nodin · 15-12-2009 02:41PM

Captain Slow IRL wrote: »

As the title asks - are you going out with your work colleagues for Christmas?
Personally I couldn't be arsed - I've to travel 35 miles and cant afford the extra expense this year.
Plus, I'm sick of 90% of the staff. :mad:

I was sick of about 30% of the staff, but as they were mostly management, it made things awkward....all gone bust now though, so I'm spared the the yearly rigamarole of 'no, I'm not fucking going...'

lockie83 · 15-12-2009 02:46PM

Xavi6 wrote: »

Went to mine on Saturday and got absolutely hammered for free. The company put on a massive spread for about 2000 people and it was a crackin night. Recession me arse.

Your company is not going to take over the world now is it?

2,000 people holy god!!

I'm heading to mine on Friday, I'm working with a nice mix of people but they all seem like alcoholics so it should be a good laugh! :P

NothingMan · 15-12-2009 02:46PM

Lux23 wrote: »

Yea I went, it was great fun and in general I got with my coworkers. We are all quite luvvy dovey in here.

I wish I was at your xmas party, I love a good orgy.

gleep · 16-12-2009 12:16AM

RobbieTheRobber wrote: »

Is a nail bar a bar where you hammer nails into it while drinking?

wouldn't that be dangerous to have hammers and nails around while people are drinking, although i can see the fun side of it!

So, you'll be providing the comedy at your party then Robbie...:rolleyes:

AlmightyCushion · 16-12-2009 12:24AM

I've already been to it. Most of us were well ****faced before long and it was mad craic. The next day at work was pretty painful but funny reminiscing about all the **** that happened.

mud · 16-12-2009 12:52AM

gleep wrote: »

Ours is on Friday night, free bar n grub, sure why wouldnt i go?:D Hope I perform better than last year, I was still the new guy after just starting, can't remember much, woke up next day covered in dried cement, mud, cuts and had a black eye!!!Don't know what happened to me, and neither does anyone at work ( or so they claim). At lest my gf videod me when i got home, funniest thing ever!

So I'll be making a BIG effort to behave this year, but the night's so long and the drink so free:pac:

Lies!

Are you going to your works do this Christmas?

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