so today is my b-day but im going to celebrate on saturday.. my friends are having a party back home and invited me out to it.. i havent seen some of them in a really long time and would really like to go.. on the other hand.. one of my co-workers is throwing a huge halloween party and everyone i work with will probably be there.. i just got hired into this company a few months ago and would really like to go to establish a better relationship with my co-workers.. plus it just sounds like a lot of fun and i have the perfect costume idea.. hehe.. i cant go to both parties either since they are about 2 hours away from each other.. so which would you choose and why??
2007-10-18 15:06:39 · 12 answers · asked by Kevin H 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
my friends are not throwing a party for me.. it just happened that they are having a party and invited me over..
im a pilot which means i dont work a normal 9 to 5 job.. i mainly work with other captains.. never any other first officers.. and i only talk over the phone with most everyone else..
2007-10-18 16:46:03 · update #1
I think your current situation at work requires you to take the time to party with your new co-workers. People at home will understand, and will still always be there for you. I think it would go a long way for you to become better aquianted with your work friends to make your job more meaningful. Happy Birthday and good luck!
Belle
2007-10-18 15:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by La_Belle_LadyR99 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is kind of a tough one. It's important to keep good relations with co-workers, but long time friends are there to stay. You will see these others everyday at work. Chances are if there is already a party scheduled there will be more in the future:) Or you could have your own party. One solution, if feasible, would be to go pay a visit back home on Friday after work, and organize your own dinner, or gathering of your choice (its your bday!). Then head on back on Saturday a few hours before the Halloween Bash. Good Luck, and safe travels!
2007-10-18 15:15:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you havent seen your friends for a long time i would go see my friends because it is for you and you see your co-workers everyday and you need a break come on it's a saturday night your friends are throwing a party for you and it's supposed to be about you what are they going to do at a birthday party if the birthday person ain't there and anyway do you really want ot see the co-workers and probaly some of the people you don't like and see all the time the ones that boss you around when it's YOUR night???Go party with your firends it's your night!!!
2007-10-18 15:13:23 · answer #3 · answered by lexi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can lose your job in a flash
Who is there to pick up the pieces? co workers?
or friends?
you can build relationships with co- workers on something else like eatting lunch with them
planning other dates and outings start the outings yourself...
this one party isn't going to make or break your co-workers they will see you start of the week... regardless. friend or foe they will see you... there for you see your co-workers more then your friends if you work a 40 hr work week... now if you have a family too or even a partner tally up how much time you spend at work vs your friends...
happy birthday!!!!
2007-10-18 15:18:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seriously depends,
my co-workers ARE my friends a lot of the time I would say
but,
look into yourself and think about the party planned JUST for you =]
go with your friends
friends are forever
co-workers are for..well, some idiot gets promoted.
2007-10-18 15:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would likely choose my friends, simply because they are my friends. If I wanted to get chummy with my co-workers I would just go out to lunch with them or something. Whatever you choose, have fun!!
2007-10-18 15:09:50 · answer #6 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plan on drinking...do not go to the co-worker thing...it never ends well. Monday you will regret it!
2007-10-18 15:10:06 · answer #7 · answered by ugh192 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a responsibility to your friends, so I think u should go there. Unless they're total bores that is.
2007-10-18 15:09:25 · answer #8 · answered by Nate M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friends. Friends are forever, jobs arent.
2007-10-18 15:10:00 · answer #9 · answered by Learning Conformity 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do the co-worker thing, it'll make working with them much more awesome
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2007-10-18 15:08:54 · answer #10 · answered by absoluteao 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋