How can I opt out of an office party gracefully?

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How can I opt out of an office party gracefully?

I have my office x-mas party tomorrow night. A few weeks ago we were asked if we were bringing out spouses to the dinner. At that time I asked if they were permitted as I knew the office party fund was tight. I was told yes and assumed my husband wouldn't have to pay. Yesterday I found out he does in fact have to pay and it's not cheap either, $40.00. We just can't afford that and a babysitter for the evening so I just don't want to go anymore. How can I not show up without being the talk of the office?

qa_lifestyle

Tell the truth...you can't afford to pay for the sitter and the party. Not everyone can afford to spend money on things like that...bills and family come first. They should understand. If not, don't worry about it. It's just a Christmas party.

K.C.

Simply put just say Sorry I will no longer be able to attend......they shouldn't pry but if they do tell them you have another obligation like a family Xmas party.......that actually happened to me too....the other person was suppose to be free but turned out it was $50 to bring someone....I too opted not to go and simply said I will not be able to attend and that honestly $50 was a little steep especially with other holiday activities like shopping, cooking, etc and that was it end of story ---- most people didn't go that year because spouses and and one additional guest asn't free as expected so chances are you're not the only one that has now changed their mind

Micki

Tell the truth! It cost too much right before the holiday!

Bullet Proof

Just tell them you won't be able to attend and leave it at that. Why do you need an excuse. But if someone asks say you have other plans...you don't have to say what they are...if someone were to pry deeper just say you are attending a family holiday party. Tis the season.

shiprepairwoman

Tell them your child is sick so you need to stay home.

Ace M

As much as I would like to say "Don't Go." They'll get over it, that just isn't true.

I have learned - the hard way - that office politics plays a HUGE role in your employment. With the economy being what it is no job is guaranteed. You always want to do what you can to be seen as a valuable employee. If that means going solo to the company Christmas party then I think you should go.

Stay for a little while, make sure the boss sees you and then duck out saying "I get nervous leaving my husband with the kids too long."

Everything you do or in this case "don't do" reflects on your over all value as an employee.

Just my thoughts. Hope they help!

Merry Christmas

That is ridiculous. My company rented out this super jazzy club downtown (my company is mostly younger people) and we were all excited, until we found out it was $75 per person. Only 5 people out of the entire office signed up once they found out the cost and it was cancelled. Thank goodness.

Just tell people that your babysitter cancelled and you can't find anyone else for her inexpensive rate- or something with kids being sick. Kids are always a great way to get out of anything :) I wouldn't go either if I had to pay $40 for my significant other!

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