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Should I risk going on this holiday

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Summertimesadness85 · 17/04/2019 12:56

I'm currently training for a job where getting into the slightest bit of trouble is career ending. I'm working extremely hard and have the prospect of a job at the end of my training.
I'm meant to be going on holiday with a large group of friends ,however one of the group constantly cause trouble for no reason as soon as she's had a drink.
She has already fallen out with probably her closest friend in the group and has now decide to pick fights with other members when out socially. For this reason I have declined invitations out the last few times.
Im really anxious about the holiday but by not going I risk falling out with other members of my friendship group.
I have a really bad feeling in my gut that there will be trouble relating to this one person and I don't want to be involved .
Should I say I'm not going or go and if any trouble starts go back to the hotel immediately. Feel like I shouldn't be this worried about what is supposed to be a fun trip.

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RSAcre · 17/04/2019 14:50

Summertime, for starters, just listen to your instincts, They are there to protect you & your gut is clearly screaming "don't go".

Secondly, the holiday sounds like a pain in the arse where you would be in constant alert waiting for your "friend" to start being a twat.

Thirdly - & this is what genuinely concerns me - Im really anxious about the holiday but by not going I risk falling out with other members of my friendship group.
Why?
How old are they, 12?
Are group holidays compulsory?
What is wrong with this 'group' that they would be unable to respect your choice & your decision?

Bluesmartiesarebest · 17/04/2019 14:51

I wouldn’t go and I would explain why. While £400 is a lot of money to lose, it isn’t worth potentially messing up your career. It’s time to make some new friends!

stucknoue · 17/04/2019 14:52

To be frank, you need new friends.

Twisique · 17/04/2019 14:53

Call in sick and do something nice at home instead.

sonjadog · 17/04/2019 14:54

I would go on the holiday and remove myself from the situation if there is any hint of her causing trouble. You may find other people in the group will join you in this strategy. Not many people want to spend time with someone who is aggressive and picking fights.

TooManyAprilShowers · 17/04/2019 14:55

@AnyFucker is right (as usual heh)

Life is too short to hang around with these fuckwits.

Find yourself a better batch that you don't need to have these kind of worries.

Summertimesadness85 · 17/04/2019 15:08

I'm meeting with another the group tomorrow and think I may say I won't be going thank you for your help ladies

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ReanimatedSGB · 17/04/2019 15:28

It wouldn't be unreasonable to skip the holiday - having to babysit an attention-seeking, violent drunk all the time isn't my idea of fun, either.

But is this job worth restricting your life to such an extent? Employers do not own staff. There should be very firm limits on how much they are allowed to interfere in or control your off-duty time. If you want to keep the job, then the first thing you need to do is set up separate social media accounts ie one in your 'real' name for your nosy cunt of an employer to spy on, which you restrict to pictures of funny cats and maybe the odd comment on what you had for dinner, and a set in either a slightly mis-spelled version of your legal name or a pseudonym, which you use for your general socialising, gossip and private life.

AnyFucker · 17/04/2019 20:05

Some jobs it is an automatic disciplinary offence (and even dismissal) if you get a criminal conviction.

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