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Wish I hadn't gone out last night

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Funkyslippers · 15/12/2018 16:10

Frustrated with myself and there is nothing I can do about it.

Works Christmas drinks after work yesterday. I don't work Fridays and was in 2 minds about going. Wanted to see my work friends & have a chat away from the office but also wanted to stay at home with DD1 as DD2 was out & thought we could watch a film etc. In the end OH & DD1 said I should go as I'd enjoy myself.

For a start it took ages to get there due to traffic. Arrived but felt really out of place as everyone was already there & having a good chat. There were 2 conversations going on, of which I wasn't included in either. Woman next to me had her back to me and was talking to a group. My boss was sat opposite me and she was telling some anecdotes and everyone around her was killing themselves laughing, only I couldn't really hear what she was saying so I couldn't join in. They then all started a game of snog marry avoid naming men that we work with. Not my idea of fun! Around 15 mins before I had to leave I managed to sit next to my best work friend and we had a good chat so that was something.

Wish I'd trusted my gut instinct, stayed at home with DD1 with a hot chocolate and a good film and saved some time and money in the process!!

Sorry just needed to sound off. Thanks for reading. Maybe I'm just a bit bah-humbug.

OP posts:
ScreamingValenta · 15/12/2018 16:14

As far as work events go, it's better to have enjoyed yourself too little than too much!

Auntiepatricia · 15/12/2018 16:19

There’s also the value that you showed your face and participated. That’s worth a bit professionally. You were out and about, not doing the same old thing. So that’s good. If you’d been able to relax a bit more the whole evening would have felt different so I’d look at trying to work on your social anxiety. I quite like and enjoy seeing all my colleagues outlet, including the quiet ones. Maybe they go home beating themselves up for not fitting in but from the other side of the table it’s just nice to see them there so don’t be thinking that everyone noticed your awkwardness. People probably know you’re shy or uncomfortable in such situations but like you just as you are.

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