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AIBU?

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Ex colleagues - should I go on night out.

4 replies

TFICoffeetime · 19/09/2025 09:25

Hi
I worked in a fast paced nursing ward a few years ago but most ended moving wards etc. One of the nurses set up a group for everyone that worked on the ward, it was a nice team. It's been suggested a night out. The last was 6 months ago. Only 4 of ten still in same team. I thought I would go, so replied to yes to the group. The colleague that posted to everyone commented on everyone's replies but not mine, saying "great" or love heart but nothing on mine. I left on good terms & she's also moved teams. We last met up a year ago & felt it was ok but did feel awkward at points. I'm wondering whether to bother going now. I don't keep separate contact with others as all busy lives but have said I'd join. I don't want to go if they are closer & want it to be close ex colleagues only. But as they are polite no ones going to exit me from the group or say. But I feel they are saying that by not replying saying nice to see you. I'm beginning to wonder whether I should not go. Don't want to feel uncomfortable or not part of the intended group. I didn't work on same ward as long as some had.
Should I go.
So less AIBU but more should/shouldn't I go. Reasonable to decline?

OP posts:
tripleginandtonic · 19/09/2025 09:27

You should go. If it's awful then I'd just remove myself from the group but in all likelihood you'll enjoy it.

TimeForTeaAndG · 19/09/2025 09:28

Do people usually respond on the group chat when you are all chatting? Is it an active group or is your response the last thing on it? Maybe she saw it but was in the middle of something so didn't reply and it's now dropped way down her chats.

BournardTourney · 19/09/2025 09:30

Have an exit strategy in case it feels uncomfortable or if it’s comfortable for one drink but not a full evening.

nomas · 19/09/2025 10:04

BournardTourney · 19/09/2025 09:30

Have an exit strategy in case it feels uncomfortable or if it’s comfortable for one drink but not a full evening.

Yes, this is a good idea.

If any point you feel uncomfortable, have an excuse ready to leave, such as an early start the next day.

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