Here in the deep, dark insurance mines, having a holiday party isn't always a top priority. In fact, we haven't had anything other than a last-minute deal at a chain restaurant for years just due to budget restraints. Thankfully, that changed this year.
It wasn't anything over the top, nor was it held at the actual office (and thank goodness for that! Deep, dark insurance mines aren't generally a party environment), but it WAS a blast. I'm a big believer in fun gatherings outside of work. It's a heck of a lot easier to work with folks if you can laugh and visit with them every now and then without being on the clock.
To those that generally avoid this type of event, I give you this note: the people that miss out on these parties are often the ones that could benefit from attending them. If you could have seen my workplace on Monday and the sheer amount of laughs, story-telling and overall good cheer that went along with it, you might understand.
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Haha, what? There was no butt-slapping, dirty dancing, falling over drunk, fat lips, tipping over vendors, or room designated as the "Champagne Room"?? Oh wait, that was MY company's holiday party. You should have seen us the following day, I don't think I've ever experienced that many hungover people in one room at one time.
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