Miffed that I'm not invited to the Christmas do

[ScrambledEggAndToast]

I have a very strange job. I'm basically in a department of 1 ie me. No-one seems to know or care what I do even though I've told them about 3 million times. Because of being in a department of one, I'm not in any of the group emails ie the nurses/doctors/secretaries/appointment co-ordinators etc all have their own mailing lists. I've been there 3.5 years and been forgotten every single time when the christmas night out is arranged. It's so hurtful and just shows how little my work is valued by my colleagues (sorry if that makes me sound like a big head) The ironic thing is that i have had a lot of praise from patients so i can't be that bad.

Who knows whether i'd want to go or not but it would be nice to be asked.

I'm sure I could find a team to tag along with but I just feel a bit stupid asking. I've got it into my head that it's a deliberate thing and no-one likes me plays little violin Somehow it's always nicer to be invited just so you know you're thought of.

Clarkey- I've never been asked for money for a whip round. Would be a bit cheeky if they did.

Tell us what you do -I'm interested even if your colleagues aren't!