Message #79129

[Atlanta Z3]

I'm really on the fence here.  I know I should go **whine** I really don't want to go!  The person who insulted me last time will not be there as they are on vacation. Why should I give up my volunteer commitment?
Interestingly the sr boss who sent out his own invite left off his admin - things that make you go hmmm.
As for face time, there isn't a position in the company where I would want to move; I have enough time in grade that my skills are known (good and bad!) so I'm not looking for politic side of the event.  Even if the senior's seniors do attend it's not like they would pay much attention to an admin in a room full of lawyers, facts of life.  Cynical - you bet.
Is this our holiday dinner early - get me a starbucks card and I'm happy.
I am volunteering for the same venue tomorrow night and will take a feel for what the cancelation friction will be.  Also our volunteer appreciation party is the same week of the dinner - I may make that my excuse that it would be impolite to cancel an event a week before our appreciation party where I'm to receive a longevity award....
I do think I'm going to wander over to the CEO's admin's office to find out if he is attending - if the answer is yes I may have to bite the bullet.  I'll keep you posted!