I must say they're usually not bad for me. This year, I had a Chrismas Eve rehearsal that I accidently scheduled on the same night. So I had to cancel the rehearsal which was not good, and I went to the staff Christmas party and it was fun...
I wonder how others feel about them....whether you're the boss or the employee.
Here's a friend's story:
"I haven't been to my salons 'fancy' Christmas party in a long time. Maybe 5 or 6 times in 16 years! I was having a conversation (chat) w/my boss/owner and he was expressing to me how disapointing/frustrating it is for him when people dont come, come w/o there spouse or significant other, come drunk and dont drink his purchased stuff or dont eat. He really feels it's disrespectful to him, after all he's trying to do something nice for everyone and goes to alot of planning. Let's just say I'm going to this years party on sun nite! I always go to the casual/gift exchange party (that was on mon nite) it's a great time and it's just the people who work there, pot luck and stuff, big fun!
This year will be different because he decided to change things since so few were coming. We are going on a boat in Balboa to see the lights. Light food, hot chocolate and some drinks, casual, and the best part is I get to bring my Kids!"
Interesting. Makes me more understanding of what bosses go through.
