Work dilema?

[Wanderer977]

I use to work for a large nationwide company that had a huge party for everyone in the district every month. It was usually held at a large bar, with free drinks. It was pretty much expected that you go to the party unless you had a real good reason not to. There was always a catered buffet and an open bar, with the party lasting from 7pm to midnight. Pretty much everyone but myself would get fall down drunk, that being their goal from the beginning.
Would you go to this type of an event.

 

[corvus_corax]

There should be no harm in going, in and of itself, from a christian or non christian POV.
I mean, you're not getting falling-down-drunk, right?
Remember, "in the world, but not of the world". At the party but not taking part in that which is wrong for you.

Personally, were I at one like that and people started getting falling-down-hammered, Id just roll my eyes in disgust and leave.
For you, it might be a good idea to have a "real good reason" to leave early in place ahead of time.

 

[Murmur]

I wouldn't go unless I really wanted to... I do my drinking with friends or at home.

 

[12volt_man]

I use to work for a large nationwide company that had a huge party for everyone in the district every month. It was usually held at a large bar, with free drinks. It was pretty much expected that you go to the party unless you had a real good reason not to. There was always a catered buffet and an open bar, with the party lasting from 7pm to midnight. Pretty much everyone but myself would get fall down drunk, that being their goal from the beginning.
Would you go to this type of an event.

I did quite frequently when I worked for First Union.

Now, as a musician, I work in bars a couple of times a month.

 

[ptgd1st]

I agree that it is ok to go, as long as you are capable of keeping your integrity as it seems you already have. You can be a light in all the darkness. Actions speak louder then words.

 

[Bond Slave]

I use to work for a large nationwide company that had a huge party for everyone in the district every month. It was usually held at a large bar, with free drinks. It was pretty much expected that you go to the party unless you had a real good reason not to. There was always a catered buffet and an open bar, with the party lasting from 7pm to midnight. Pretty much everyone but myself would get fall down drunk, that being their goal from the beginning.
Would you go to this type of an event.

If for no other reason then to make it clear that I do not support this type of behavior I would not attend. I would also discuss the issue with my supervisor and explain that I feel it unfair to have this at a bar when you are opposed to being there and that this means that you cannot enjoy the same benefits as the rest of the company. God has called us to be seperate from such behavior and my being there would send a message of condoning this behavior. $.02

 

[sinner/SAVED]

Go to the party. Don't overindulge. Be a witness through your actions.

 

[lillies_and_remains]

Sounds like a rubbish party!
I wouldn't bother. Not cos I have a problem with drinking, just cos I think it would be boring conversation.
Just do what feel is best for yourself and the whole situation.

 

[lijeb]

Sounds like you don't have to worry about it anymore since you used to work there. Most US companies stay away from promoting alcohol in that fashion these days because of lawsuits after DUIs and accidents. I do see that you are from the US.

 

[Gracchus]

I would suggest that you go, not drink, and volunteer as a designated driver. That would be charitable though, and would cost you some trouble, and it would not be as satisfying as riding off on your moral high-hobby-horse.