I dont know bro. it really depends on where I work. I agree that in some places that yes it was work work but at others it was a way of letting our guards down

I dont know bro. it really depends on where I work. I agree that in some places that yes it was work work but at others it was a way of letting our guards down and coming together as a team. This helped relationships in the office since we were all drinking together...albeit this tended to be with select individuals (i.e. we would avoid invite those who were too serious). After a few drinks, we would debate work topics and right the wrongs of the world. In some companies, this is where the wheels are set in motion and opens up new channels of communication. Drinking together creates some kind of bond. I do have a policy of not sleeping with anyone from work so that helped me have good boundaries and avoided trouble..