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To plan on getting quite drunk at my work Christmas party?

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Anon00 · 05/12/2024 09:54

I’m started working as a nurse about 4 months ago. Next week is my teams work night out. Our ward is split into 4 teams and mines is definitely filled with the youngest people. Our band 6 really likes a drink and is quite a crazy lady I think and people really like her for it.
This is my first big girl job so I’ve never had a professional staff Christmas party before. Do people actually get super drunk or will I be embarrassing myself just by getting drunk?

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MounjaroUser · 05/12/2024 10:20

No way. Photos and videos of you will be circulated. You'll make a fool of yourself and people will talk about you. It's time to grow up.

Hobnobswantshernameback · 05/12/2024 10:20

Have you been living under a rock k whilst doing your nurse training?

EveryKneeShallBow · 05/12/2024 10:19

I just don’t believe half the threads on here any more.

Bizarred · 05/12/2024 10:18

Don't get drunk. People will enjoy looking and laughing at you, but not in a good way.

Justcallmebebes · 05/12/2024 10:15

No, don't do it. There's nothing worse than being reminded throughout the year, by people you can't avoid, that you made a complete holy show of yourself at the Christmas do

lawlessland · 05/12/2024 10:10

In my experience, nurses like to party. My best friend is a nurse and especially during her training, it was carnage.

But, you've just started a job and are early in your career so I'd take it steady and not go crazy on the first do you attend.

Can you handle your booze? Do you make a twat of yourself?

ILikePotatoes · 05/12/2024 10:02

Yeah don’t do it. There’s always someone who overdoes it at the Christmas party and ends up making a fool of themselves!

purplecorkheart · 05/12/2024 10:01

Never ever get drunk at a Christmas party. It does not matter if your colleagues get drunk or not do not get drunk particularly when you are so new. Not worth it.

CyranoDeBergerQuack · 05/12/2024 09:57

Qualified nurse? You need to be setting an example. Just because the Band 6 likes a drink and is 'crazy' does not mean she is necessarily popular (despite appearances) and is definitely an unprofessional way to act.
I would not be getting drunk in front of colleagues, particularly after 4 months. Trust me, I learnt the hard way!

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