'I'd rather have a bonus': 30+ Employees share how the really feel about office holiday parties

Movies always portray holiday office parties to be like some sort of frat party—wild, chaotic, and anything-goes-vibe with no consequences! But the reality of it is that it not only can be an HR nightmare, the employees might also not even be enjoying the "festivities." A reddit thread has come together where employees are sharing their real views on holiday office parties and their dos and don'ts. When it comes down to it, everyone agrees it depends on your workplace environment. You're not going to want to party with a bunch of toxic coworkers you don't even enjoying silently sharing a space with. But it's also more than just that. Some employees have young children and need to be home early, so they'd rather not be forced to stay out later. Some employees really do not know how to handle their alcohol or are trying to go sober and these parties with open-bars don't really aid those situations. Plus, if you're a company dropping hundreds to thousands of dollars on a holiday party but not giving anyone bonuses or raises, then that's a huge issue. See what employees really think of holiday parties below!

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