Should I go to my company's picnic?

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hellfreeze

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I just started working at this company about 2 months ago, and this Saturday they are having a company picnic. I don't know too many people here, just the office staff. I only know a few people from the warehouse.

Would it look bad if I don't go? I forgot what the rules of ethics are for these things. Someone please shed some light on this for me.
 
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Steve

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Drop in, it would be good to at least make an appearance, and it is a good opportunity to meet others in your office.


Not going makes you look odd at best.
 
Capt Caveman

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If it was during work hours or right after work maybe, but I've always found that these weekend type of things always end-up to be family oriented with lots of kids and stuff. Since I don't have kids, I pass.
 
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I've been with my current company for about 6 months, and although I've met and worked with plenty of people, I would'nt say I "know" many people.

Our company picnic was last week and I decided to go anyways. At first it was a bit awkward; I just walked around, drank a beer, and ate some burgers and hot dogs. I ended up hanging out with some people I recently worked with. After a few beers, we were having a great time chatting. I ended up being dragged away with a different group of people into another conversation for a few hours. I had a great time, and I am more familiar with people now than I would be if I hadn't gone.
 
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hellfreeze

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Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
If it was during work hours or right after work maybe, but I've always found that these weekend type of things always end-up to be family oriented with lots of kids and stuff. Since I don't have kids, I pass.
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Yea that's the thing I'm not really looking too forward to. My dad is coming up on Sunday after being out of the country, but I don't know if prepping for him on Saturday is a good reason not to go.

So ATOT vote is that I should stop by, have a beer or two then bounce?
 
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I'd say definitely go ... I start a new job June 9th, and the annual golf tournament is June 11th! Fortunately I'm a competent golfer, but I figure I'll be meeting many of the people for the first time that afternoon :)

I skipped my current job's Christmas party a week after I started in my first year, and I still regret it for not having been able to meet some co-workers in a social situation.
 
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hellfreeze

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Originally posted by: angry hampster
Originally posted by: hellfreeze


So ATOT vote is that I should stop by, have a beer or two then bounce?
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Can't hurt anything. Be friendly and try to make some connections.
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I guess you're right. I'll consider it a free lunch and free entertainment :beer:
 
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