Work socials

Sambucus_Nigra

getmore4less wrote: »

so work buys the beer andsome tims a buffet) etc.

Tried to work out there the relevance of Handsome Tim's buffet.

Anyway - much as I like my colleagues, feeling like I have to attend these socials is a complete ballache. And I don't even have balls.

jobbingmusician

You need a 'hook' to get people in.

If you go to somewhere like a bowling alley and ask them for discounts for a group, you might come up with something that would be quite attractive - a cheap night out for people. I can't promise this will overcome the possible reluctance of people to socialise with colleagues, but it might. Come up with something people actually want to do at a bargain price, and you've got a launch event. And check with HR first that you're not treading on any toes, before you do it, if your company is of any size.

dancingfairy

Thanks for all the replies! I Didn't expect so many. Also is seems like some people are not overly keen. Hmm. I may have to rethink this one then (or try and keep it very small with a few people that do want to go).
Thanks
df

heretolearn_2

Also have you asked your employer if they agree to your doing this? If you are trying to involve everyone and do it as an official work bash (which it seems as you want to include 'organising work events' on your CV) then you need your employer's permission. You can't just organise something in their name without their say so. If it's a work event, then the employer has certain responsibilities and liabilities and they'll take a very dim line of someone doing something without authorisation. It doesn't matter who is paying.

Informal 'lets go out as friends' things just happen when you get to know people - but you can't put them on your CV any more than you would going out with other friends.

getmore4less

Sambucus_Nigra wrote: »

Tried to work out there the relevance of Handsome Tim's buffet.

Anyway - much as I like my colleagues, feeling like I have to attend these socials is a complete ballache. And I don't even have balls.

LOL,

Posting from a netbook on the lap drinking tea and watching morning TV produces some interesting mistakes(fixed it).

Agree with the above as much as we liked doing things some were ill conceived and hated by people.

duchy

If I ever open a restaurant I want to call it Hansom Tims now

OP Why not start small -a bowling evening -or a meal -for your own team or section and if it goes well -after a couple of times try expanding it to other sections of the company. I did this and ended up with departments calling and emailing me asking to be included in the next one as they had heard it was so much fun and well organized. You will need to deal with the messers who say they want to come and then change their minds...or the plain -don't want to socilise outside of work type people too though so don't take those personally-Every company has them !

colino

There is always one member of staff wanting to do this and fair play, it makes it easier for management to find the donkey to do the hard work when they want to run an event.
Two points, it will do nothing for your CV, and if is an endless drag, you will be identified as a desk to desk skiver avoiding work.

Acc72

dancingfairy wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies! I Didn't expect so many. Also is seems like some people are not overly keen. Hmm. I may have to rethink this one then (or try and keep it very small with a few people that do want to go).
Thanks
df

I am with the "not a good idea" brigade unfortunately !

Even your new idea above is not immune to problems - if you only invite certain people then those that are not invited will feel alienated (even if they wouldn't have gone anyway).

It is true that there is nowt as strange as folk, and these type of things often drive barriers rather than bring people together.

pjcox2005

It's a sad reflection that so many moan or disparage people who put in the effort to socialise with people they spend the majority of their time with.

Personally, I'd say go for it, you will get those who don't want to join which is fine but as long as they are invited then they can politely decline and go their own way.

For the rest, then someone taking on organising will be appreciated (maybe not by all) and people may have some fun as well.

Uncertain

pjcox2005 wrote: »

It's a sad reflection that so many moan or disparage people who put in the effort to socialise with people they spend the majority of their time with.

Why?

If you become friends with some of your work colleagues and want to socialise with them then fine. Otherwise however in my view it is better to have a social life away from work.

Also, far too often it puts people who don't welcome work related socials in a difficult position. This is particularly true if it is being organised or encouraged by somebody senior.