Should I Pay A Deposit For Christmas Party?

[abbeylee90]

So selco have put a notice up today about thier Christmas party which is £5 deposit  you get back on the day. In my situation now I don't know if I should pay.

[DDIL]

In the great scheme of things you have spent (wasted) more money than that so why not.

When does it have to be paid?

[elliemay1]

Do you intend going if you are still there?

[naomi24]

Can you not still go if you leave?  

[abbeylee90]

DIDL Yes but not a deposit.

Probably not the meal which deposit is for but out later yes 

[naomi24]

If they refund the money on the day perhaps they'll refund you if you leave.

[abbeylee90]

I was told they won't give it back.

[DDIL]

Its a fiver

[abbeylee90]

I'll just put my name down and pay

[Bazile]

You know what you've just done , don't you 

You've made a decision within seven posts 

 

 

 

 

[davebro3]

yipeee !!!

[Hymie]

My employer has in the past requested a small deposit (fee) for those attending a Christmas function, otherwise paid for by the company.

 

The purpose of the deposit is to discourage employees stating that they will attend - but not turn up, with the company paying maybe as much as £100 per employee in advance to the venue.

[Madgeorge]

But what are you going to wear?

[Hymie]

Oh no – now there will be loads of posts as to the suitability of an outfit for a works Christmas do.

[abbeylee90]

I haven't decided between that beajolious day

[Old_Geezer]

These things can't be mandatory. Why not just opt out ?

[Old_Geezer]

Oh, I see you have already made a decision. Good for you.

[newmodarmy]

I assume you mean beaujolais day.  Given that your friends seem unable to hold their drink and you have some friendship issues with some of them, and you are short of cash, I'd think very carefully whether it's right for you.

[abbeylee90]

What beajolious day or Xmas party?

[scorpiojo]

How can you afford Beaujolais day and parties, etc., on 10 hours a week? Aren't you giving your mum any money for your keep?

[Prudie]

Be prepared readers, if last year is anything to go by, get ready for several refences to Beajolious day through November :-)