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If it would be frowned upon for you to choose the welfare of your family over a Christmas party, then you really need to start looking for a new job now. That's a toxic environment.
I'm hoping we're in a better position by Christmas but who knows. It seems like some people will never feel comfortable attending large parties/events again.
Yes, it is August and Christmas is still 4 months away. Maybe I'm weird but I don't start tying myself into knots over my social calendar so far in advance. Any party planner who wants a commitment this early is nuts. So much could change in that amount of time for many people. I'd dismiss it for now and re-assess next December. If my gut says don't, I won't. Or vice versa.
Last edited by Parnassia; 08-27-2021 at 02:24 PM..
LOL I hear you but there is and would be a stigma And also frowned upon I think if I didn’t attend.
When considering going somewhere or doing something, I try to assess it by asking myself if it's worth the risk. You'd be surprised how many things don't qualify. 150 people in this day is considered a super-spreader sized event, but I'm more risk adverse, in part because my husband and I are in our 60's - but I suspect I'd be similarly cautious if I was younger.
I understand where you're coming from, as I worked for a big corporation and while attendance at the annual Christmas party wasn't mandatory, it was noted who didn't attend. However, there were no PROFESSIONAL consequences or repercussions from not going - but I will say management attendance was viewed by the Regional VP as being fairly mandatory.
I would look at it this way - what would be more difficult to accept - the stigma and being frowned upon or you, your wife or your child getting Covid as a result of going to the party?
I know that I am more risk adverse than others, but I go by what I feel comfortable/uncomfortable doing. Going to an event with 150 people would not be worth the stress and anxiety to me. We all have different priorities, but the health of you and your family seems a higher priority than going to a Christmas party.
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