https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 04:02:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1578500 Sat, 19 Apr 2014 09:03:17 +0000 lamariniere 1578500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm self employed now, but used to work for a company that would buy a few cases of wine/champagne per year for us to keep at the office and consume during birthday and other celebrations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1578396 Sat, 19 Apr 2014 06:34:40 +0000 ElbieKay 1578396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My co-workers are pretty big on drinking. So, yes (when not pregnant). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1578158 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 20:20:19 +0000 Synchronicity 1578158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have in the past. I'm nannying now, so drinking on the job is definitely discouraged :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1578107 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:45:06 +0000 fancyfunction 1578107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes - I used to do PR for big charity galas so when we got there, my boss always went straight to the bar to get us drinks ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1578000 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:38:32 +0000 Andrea 1578000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, of course! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1577999 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:36:28 +0000 oscarthegoon 1577999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes but only a few drinks. however several people at my firm ALWAYS drink too much and embarrass themselves. firm events are always entertaining. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1577918 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:39:53 +0000 anandam 1577918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If there is alcohol available, I would drink. Wouldn't bring a flask from home or anything, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1577902 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:30:18 +0000 Meridian 1577902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I try to remember to pop a Pepcid before I go to an event, but I often forget, haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1577716 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 14:36:00 +0000 blackbird 1577716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meridian, pepcid AC helps with that :) I take it before drinking lest i want to look like a tomato </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1577625 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 14:01:07 +0000 deactivated_account 1577625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1577607 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:50:43 +0000 CakeLady 1577607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not since I've been pregnant, but otherwise yes. For better or worse, drinking is a big part of the office culture. Fridges are stocked with beer Wed-Fri and there is a bar IN the office. There are also many work sponsored open bar events throughout the year. </p> <p>It was a big shift coming from my last company where there was no drinking ever, except a half a glass of champagne on one occasion to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1577578 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:40:16 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1577578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! We do work sponsored happy hours and stuff and then i'm also friends with co-workers that i go out with often. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1577557 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:32:44 +0000 AmandaB8 1577557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: me too.</p> <p>I work in the trucking industry - it's a very "manly" field, and alcohol is generally encouraged at work events held afterhours.</p> <p>And ya know. KC is a pretty drink friendly town. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575927 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:03:34 +0000 birdofafeather 1575927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>when i'm shooting a wedding, no. (i have the b&amp;g offer a lot!) but if it's an industry party, then yes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575903 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:48:54 +0000 LuLu Mom 1575903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only at coworkers weddings, I'm never at a work sponsored event where alcohol is served. Our Christmas party is a family party, so no drinks served. (I heard it used to be an adult party before my day...they ended it after an affair came out...that's the rumor anyways) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575900 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:46:57 +0000 dolphin 1575900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heck ya! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575898 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:45:41 +0000 MrsH 1575898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hell yes! Is there another option? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575867 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:27:52 +0000 Meridian 1575867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, I'm in the event planning industry, and all of our events have alcohol! I will only have 1 or 2 since I turn red. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575795 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:57:31 +0000 looch 1575795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but I know when to stop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575784 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:52:36 +0000 blackbird 1575784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. If the company's buying, I'm going a couple cocktails on their dime :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575769 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:45:58 +0000 dagret 1575769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YES, but i work at a lobbying firm so we have lots of fundraisers and parties. </p> <p>There was this one epic time when we all went to a vodka bar in new york...and all vowed to never get that drunk together again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575754 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:39:03 +0000 pui 1575754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575750 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:37:11 +0000 autumnlove 1575750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yup </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575736 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:27:37 +0000 plantains 1575736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, it would look really weird if I didn't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575725 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:21:21 +0000 Pumuckl 1575725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I do. I just try to make sure to never be more drunk than my boss :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575692 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:05:26 +0000 sunshineandsushi 1575692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! If I didn't people would start thinking I'm KO'd. I was on a work training trip last year with my big boss and we were tossing drinks back every night. I think it's helped strengthen work relationships, to get to know colleagues/bosses in a less formal, relaxed atmosphere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575679 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:00:18 +0000 Ginabean3 1575679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never. Mostly because I get the "Asian glow" and I just feel like that makes me look drunk/unprofessional (even if I feel fine). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575663 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:55:49 +0000 mrsjazz 1575663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. Depending on what my role is at the event I will wait until after I've done work (such as helping with check-ins, working on the scheduled program, speeches). If it's just a schmooze-type event I will have a drink. We have an event next Sunday night and I plan to have a couple of glasses of wine and dance my booty off! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575660 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:54:19 +0000 yoursilverlining 1575660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. My company even has a corporate policy on drinking at work-related events: they "officially" suggest pacing yourself and sticking to wine/beer instead of mixed drinks. Totally made me lol when I read it the first time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-at-work-events#post-1575654 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:48:00 +0000 LAZB 1575654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I do. I work for a non-profit, so when we have events (like a golf tournament, Halloween ball, etc.) I'll have a few drinks. </p>