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Do you drink around your coworkers?
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:09 am
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:09 am
I guess the answer to this probably varies by job and company.
I work at a large Fortune 20 corporate HQ, and while our department's culture is very laid-back and personable, there's still the aura that you can't really let loose and be yourself at happy hours.
We have one this afternoon and it seems like an extension of work. Just stupid small talk and commentary on work-related matters over one or two beers.
Meanwhile I see stuff on social media from some of my friends who work for smaller companies where they do keg stands and rip beers at the office. I couldn't imagine doing that around anyone I work with.
I work at a large Fortune 20 corporate HQ, and while our department's culture is very laid-back and personable, there's still the aura that you can't really let loose and be yourself at happy hours.
We have one this afternoon and it seems like an extension of work. Just stupid small talk and commentary on work-related matters over one or two beers.
Meanwhile I see stuff on social media from some of my friends who work for smaller companies where they do keg stands and rip beers at the office. I couldn't imagine doing that around anyone I work with.
This post was edited on 10/16/19 at 11:14 am
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Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:09 am to VolsOut4Harambe
I get my boss high occasionally 
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:10 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Every Friday at 3pm.
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:10 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Cool, I don’t have coworkers.
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:10 am to VolsOut4Harambe
I drink around whoever happens to be present when I drink.
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:10 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Hell no. Keep the flask in the desk drawer, out of sight. Only take it out when you know that nobody is coming into your office.
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:12 am to VolsOut4Harambe
We don’t drink at the office, but people will absolutely drink outside the office with one another and will get drunk.
Every work event outside work includes alcohol. It’s the only way to get people to attend.
If we are with clients we will let them lead. If they want to get a little drunk, we will too. If they want to sip a Chardonnay for 2 hours, then that’s fine too.
Every work event outside work includes alcohol. It’s the only way to get people to attend.
If we are with clients we will let them lead. If they want to get a little drunk, we will too. If they want to sip a Chardonnay for 2 hours, then that’s fine too.
This post was edited on 10/16/19 at 11:14 am
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:13 am to VolsOut4Harambe
No....part of me wishes I worked in a mad men type office with a few decanters by my desk...but I'm 100% sure I'd become an alcoholic
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:13 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Social drinking is oftentimes part of my job. So yes, I drink in front of my coworkers and clients on occasion.
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:16 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Define let loose
I'll throw them back with folks higher than me in the hierarchy, but I'm not getting out of control or anything. But candor/honesty definitely increases.
In fairness we don't have a lot of people younger than 25 or so, so almost everyone has families/professional lives and they're not going to get completely obliterated around their peers regardless.
I'll throw them back with folks higher than me in the hierarchy, but I'm not getting out of control or anything. But candor/honesty definitely increases.
In fairness we don't have a lot of people younger than 25 or so, so almost everyone has families/professional lives and they're not going to get completely obliterated around their peers regardless.
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:18 am to VolsOut4Harambe
At my old job, happy hour would go until 2 am
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:19 am to VolsOut4Harambe
every day, 9 to 5 
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:19 am to VolsOut4Harambe
quote:
Do you drink around your coworkers?
Hell no....I hate working around them
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:21 am to Pettifogger
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In fairness we don't have a lot of people younger than 25 or so, so almost everyone has families/professional lives and they're not going to get completely obliterated around their peers regardless.
Sounds very Atlanta.
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:22 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Change the culture. Bring the 8 shooter octopus beer bong next time. Throw some blow on the copy machine. Grab asses.
This post was edited on 10/16/19 at 11:23 am
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:22 am to VolsOut4Harambe
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Do you drink around your coworkers?
I do but it's the same as any other situation really. No one knows I'm pouring vodka in my coffee on Christmas morning either. You do what you have to do...
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:23 am to VolsOut4Harambe
I did when I was younger but now that I understand things much better I say "No". Loose lips sink ships!
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:23 am to Y.A. Tittle
Compared to Louisiana? Probably so.
That said I don't think Atlanta is all that buttoned up anymore on stuff like this (although where I work isn't exactly edgy).
That said I don't think Atlanta is all that buttoned up anymore on stuff like this (although where I work isn't exactly edgy).
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:25 am to VolsOut4Harambe
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Meanwhile I see stuff on social media from some of my friends who work for smaller companies where they do keg stands and rip beers at the office. I couldn't imagine doing that around anyone I work with.
It’s a commonality amongst working in a start-up environment. Many start-ups have kegerators and rotating taps at the office.
Posted on 10/16/19 at 11:29 am to Breauxsif
I feel like people in this environment grow to hate it and people outside of it want it
The reality is it'll be entirely dependent on who you work with. We drink together like once/twice a month for an hour or two at a time. That's perfect. I look forward to it but don't want it to happen all the time.
The reality is it'll be entirely dependent on who you work with. We drink together like once/twice a month for an hour or two at a time. That's perfect. I look forward to it but don't want it to happen all the time.
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