First World/office work problem inbound, sorry in advance:
I work for a highly corporatized legal company, and it’s fine. Today is the office’s holiday party at a local restaurant, starting after five and it’s been unclear if spouses/partners can come or not. I asked a mentor (knowing that it’s going to be a short gathering anyway) if my spouse could swing by (as he is my ride to and from work and it seems unfair to ask him to wait) and I would just buy his drink myself.
“I would not do that.”
Then why the fuck are you doing this after hours. I didn’t marry this dumbass company, I didn’t pledge my lifetime commitment and fidelity to dollars and cents co., I married HIM. Any hour I’m not at work, I ought to be able to spend on my terms. I LIKE my husband, I can barely stand any of you.
“It’s a chance for people to get to know you.”
Do a lunch then. I’m getting one drink on the company card and then I’m going home. Fuck this.