Retirement luncheons

[kybearfuzz]

Just want to get a general opinion here. One of my co-workers is retiring and I'm being badgered to attend her going away luncheon. The cost of going is about $30. If it were the retirement of any of my close co-workers I would go. This lady has been something of a pain to me while I've worked here and I admit that I tend to go out of my way to avoid her. I have no close ties to her and to be honest, I just don't like her that much.

As such, am I being a jerk for not wanting to spend my time and money going to a luncheon for her? I'm trying to use the "somebody has to stay and be in the office" excuse, but I've been asked several times now and I simply don't want to go. Any thoughts?

Comments

Have to agree...

[phenryss.livejournal.com]

I agree with the above comment. Honestly, I would pass on it if it were me. But I really don't care what others think about me...and if they don't like it...so what.

THat does not mean I don't want to be liked, but that I am honest with myself in matters of office politics. I have to live with myself afterwards not them.

Do what your heart tells you to do.

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