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I certainly don't, and I would like them even less if multiple companies were sticking them in my hand at a trade show. I think generally the tech industry coul
by macksd 4y ago
I certainly don't, and I would like them even less if multiple companies were sticking them in my hand at a trade show. I think generally the tech industry could do with less focus on alcohol. I don't drink, but I used to be okay with going to socialize with coworkers at a happy hour. But it doesn't take very long to tire of leadership talking about inclusivity, and then only planning alcohol-focused team events, when they all know I'm not into it. But more to the point: a lot of harmful stuff happens to your team when everyone is drunk. It's hard to work with someone who threw up in your Uber the night before. I don't know why some companies keep rolling those dice.
- happyopossum 4y ago> a lot of harmful stuff happens to your team when everyone is drunk As you've proven, having alcohol based events doesn't require anyone (and def not everyone) to get drunk. > It's hard to work with someone who threw up in your Uber the night before You clearly have some issues with people who drink to excess. That's your prerogative, so maybe you should work with different people.
- macksd 4y agoAnd how many different companies should I work at before I conclude that the industry in general could use a change and that it's not me that needs to make changes?
- el_benhameen 4y agoWait, what? I drink sometimes, I don’t mind events with drinking, but I would never think to drink the point of throwing up at a work event and would absolutely disapprove of anyone who does. Rather than asking people to filter companies based on the most noxious behavior from the most irresponsible team member, why not enforce a minimum bar for acceptable behavior? It’s not like puking is a job duty.
- bawolff 4y ago> You clearly have some issues with people who drink to excess. That's your prerogative, so maybe you should work with different people. Wtf? That's definitely not on the poster. I don't have a problem with an (optional) work happy hour, but its still work and a base level of professionalism is expected. People drinking to excess at work events is a major red flag for the company.
- pamelafox 4y agoAgreed! I stopped drinking at work event years ago in order to minimize the risk of bad stuff happening, and then stopped drinking entirely due to pregnancy/nursing, so I've no idea what I'd do with a bottle opener. One of the nice things about remote-friendly companies these days is less pressure to be around alcohol-infused events.
- alisonatwork 4y agoIn some countries non-alcoholic drinks also require a bottle opener (or some creative usage of a nearby straight edge) to open.