What are the pros/cons of company sponsored social events?

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Pros: Free food and drinks. Cons: Having to socialize with people I'd prefer not having to interact with outside of work hours.

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Nothing wrong with free food!!!

They're a (theoretically) good way to get to know your coworkers outside of the stuffy confines of the office. The con to this is that more often than not, I don't really want to get to know my coworkers outside of the office. I'm fine with us just being work acquaintances and don't need to be chummy to maintain a good working relationship.

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I feel as though having these social events are just a way to feel like we aren’t just a number and to share memories with your teammates.

Pros are they can help you build relationships with coworkers. You know, get you into a more relaxed environment. Cons are that they're time consuming. You could be working or taking care of personal things. Instead you're seeing people you already see every day.

Thank you for your feedback!

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