WWYD? HH w/ co-workers tonight (clicky)

LoCarb · September 2011

Before kids, this was a clear cut decision. Tonight is a work Happy Hour & in attendance is 4 out of 14 co-workers, CFO, 2 upper mgmt and a visiting CFO.

H has had to p/u the girls all wk(I worked late) much later than I usually pick them up and they haven't been on their usual nightime routine. DD1 has been fussy and not sleeping thru the night and this wk going to be much later. Her teacher even commented on her behavior today. On the work side, I have never attended any after work functions b/c I don't have the option. I made a pro/con list & they're equal WWYD?

Pro

-I can finally attend an event

-I would be a team player

-It's been a long wk/day I need a drink

-Rare opp to mingle w/ visiting CFO

Con

-I'll wait 1 1/2 hrs before others get off work

-Add'l money when I'm on a budget

-Fri is an out of pkt group b-day luncheon w/ the same co-workers

-DD1 is having a rough wk and needs mom to put her back on schedule

[Poll]

FortMyersBride · September 2011

I would go, b/c I liked hanging out with my coworkers outside of work as well. And it could be a nice opportunity to unwind. But we've never had DS on a schedule (even now) we just go with the flow at night since sometimes DH and I have crazy schedules. Maybe I'd feel differently if my LO was showing signs of being upset from a change in routine.

EastCoastBride · September 2011

I would go because the CFO will be there.

historychick79 · September 2011

If there is no concrete reason for DD's behavior (e.g. illness), there's no guarantee that being home with her means she'll have a better night's sleep. If I was foward to the event and DH was okay being with LO for the evening then I would enjoy some 'me' time and earn some brownie points with my office. Even on a budget, one or two drinks would not be a dealbreaker. If my child was clearly sick or there was some other reason I needed to be home earlier then I would reconsider.

Stellar1 · September 2011

As much as it would be nice to go, I would go home and be there for your family. I know if my DH was to go to HH after work when I was having issues at home, I'd be pissed. I would try and go next time.

jf198400 · September 2011

Stellar1:
As much as it would be nice to go, I would go home and be there for your family. I know if my DH was to go to HH after work when I was having issues at home, I'd be pissed. I would try and go next time.

this is me too!

Ignyte1303 · September 2011

jf198400:

Stellar1:
As much as it would be nice to go, I would go home and be there for your family. I know if my DH was to go to HH after work when I was having issues at home, I'd be pissed. I would try and go next time.

this is me too!

Me three...

MammaBear81 · September 2011

EastCoastBride:
I would go because the CFO will be there.

This.. for me at least DH can deal with a night on his own, and he would want me to go, since we don't have much time. I wouldn't go all out, maybe a drink or two, mostly just to socialize and get to know the CFO Smile

ridesbuttons · September 2011

klio79:
If there is no concrete reason for DD's behavior (e.g. illness), there's no guarantee that being home with her means she'll have a better night's sleep. If I was foward to the event and DH was okay being with LO for the evening then I would enjoy some 'me' time and earn some brownie points with my office. Even on a budget, one or two drinks would not be a dealbreaker. If my child was clearly sick or there was some other reason I needed to be home earlier then I would reconsider.

I agree with this. Go to HH, enjoy.

SouthFloridaMommy · September 2011

I say go, mingle with upper management, and enjoy!

Aloe0l · September 2011

Stellar1:
As much as it would be nice to go, I would go home and be there for your family. I know if my DH was to go to HH after work when I was having issues at home, I'd be pissed. I would try and go next time.

this is how I would feel, too.

madhatter2003 · September 2011

I would go. The CFO doesn't come often and your DH can work on your DD's behavior. There's not guarantee that you being there will make a difference.

perfectvelvet · September 2011

I would go for the opportunity to network, but I would also bring it up to DH and let him know what's going on. I think my husband would tell me to go, have a drink, and unwind (because that's what I would tell him if our roles were reversed), but I understand the dilemma.

madladybride · September 2011

I would only go because of the opportunity to network (CFO is there). Of course I would run it past DH first, though.

Pier1girl · September 2011

I would go and make an appearance but leave after an hour or so.

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