My dear friend Tim Sackett believes that it’s risky to drink at office functions.
You might say something stupid. You might look foolish. You might put your job on the line. And those are all true if you’re a functional idiot. If you can’t cross the street without holding your mama’s hand, you shouldn’t have a drink at office parties.
If you are like the rest of the world, though, having a drink or two at an office party isn’t a big deal. If anything, it can be a lifesaver.
Here are some reasons why drinking can help your job.
There’s one more reason to drink at work-related events: because it makes the whole thing more tolerable.
White Elephant holiday gift exchanges? Office baby showers? Award ceremonies? Please, put a bullet in me.
I’m not advocating for full-blown alcoholism, but mature adults are hired for their critical thinking skills, their ability to accomplish tasks, and because they can get the job done. Grown-ups can appreciate a lovely cocktail without barfing on the boss.
That’s the fun of being an adult.
And if you do barf on the boss, I have one piece of advice for you: lie through your teeth and say it was food poisoning.
Not that I’ve ever done that. Nope. Not at all.
This was originally published on Laurie Ruettimann’s The Cynical Girl blog.