The Xmas party survival guide: 2015 edition

Dreading this year’s office Christmas party? Fear not. I’m here to help you emerge from the imminent colleague cringe-fest with your dignity and tinsel pom-poms intact. Start preparations before the date of the party’s been decided. Showing up to work clutching an eggnog latte will show your coworkers that your Christmas is serious business. They […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like last year…

There’s something about the Christmas knees-up that’s becoming a bit predictable for most people. You dress up in something sparkly and uncomfortable, pile into a noisy, dark and overpriced venue, get royally sloshed and tell the bosses where they can stick their growth forecast. The pervading image of ‘the office Christmas party’ is such that […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like last year…

There’s something about the Christmas knees-up that’s becoming a bit predictable for most people. You dress up in something sparkly and uncomfortable, pile into a noisy, dark and overpriced venue, get royally sloshed and tell the bosses where they can stick their growth forecast. The pervading image of ‘the office Christmas party’ is such that […]

Office Christmas Party Survival Guide

As December approaches Funny Women writer Kady Potter prepares us for the Office Christmas Drinks… The first rule is that unless you’re a designated driver you have to drink. Even though your colleagues have spent all year sticking to protein shakes and fresh juices that look like swamp water, you will be expected to drain […]

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