My husband thinks that it is unethical to go out for drinks (don't have to be alchoholic) with my coworkers an hour early on Friday. It is a celebration for a prosperous year. I'm afraid by not going that it could look bad for me. What do you all think?
2007-01-12 10:48:25 · 15 answers · asked by The Steele's 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'm not sure I understand your husband's concern. He believes that its unethical because you're not at your desk working? If the suggestion of the celebration was made by your boss, you can consider it to be work, basically. It's not the same as just leaving the office early because you want to. As long as the party is sanctioned by your work and it's intended to be a community-building activity it will help your workplace and therefore your work. Imagine if you stayed at the office working -- that could give the impression to your bosses and your coworkers that you didn't like them. That would be counterproductive as far as the work in your office.
2007-01-12 11:06:22 · answer #1 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't see what's unethical about it. If everyone does it, why couldn't you? Plus, it's apparently something organised by your boss, since you can all go an hour early. If you don't want to drink alcoholic beverages, that's your choice. But I think you should definitely go with them.
I think your husband just doesn't want you to go out. That's pretty sad. Is he always that narrow minded?
2007-01-12 11:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by Offkey 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would not consider it unethical. When you subtract the hour you are missing from work, I would guess you are still putting in 40 or more hours a week. The hour spent with coworkers is, in essence, bonding time. It will strengthen your relationships and make work more enjoyable for everyone.
2007-01-12 10:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Hotelier 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't see anything wrong with it. My mother does it every so often where she works. A group of women where she works go out and have drinks, and sometimes grab a bite to eat.
2007-01-12 11:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Socializing with co-workers can be important to your career. It would be a mistake to pass on this opprotunity, as long as your absence is excused or your boss is flexible this way.
He's probably just saying this because everything is in reruns.
2007-01-12 10:50:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's against work ethics. It sounds like to me that it's against your husband's ethics. They want you to go and you work with them. I think your husband just doesn't want you to go for whatever reason, i'm not sure. I think if you don't go it won't look bad on you but you should do what you want to do, regardless as to what your husband says. He's your husband, not your father.
2007-01-12 10:52:59 · answer #6 · answered by Jade D. 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think your husband doesn't like the idea of you going out where he can't keep an eye on you, and is playing the ethics card. What's the "ethical" objection he has?
2007-01-12 10:51:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
As long as you remember to keep your personal life to yourself and your work life at work. Don't mix the two. The office manager at my job is my friend but we also have an understanding that when it comes to work it starts and ends at the office.
2007-01-12 10:52:43 · answer #8 · answered by gone from here too 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You earned the right to booze with your co-workers! Tell your man to STFU or next time you go out you'll invite them all back to your place so he can watch while they run a train on you! Drink away baby!
2007-01-12 10:52:29 · answer #9 · answered by Taco Pete 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
He is not going far in the job.
2007-01-12 10:52:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋