Another nightmare work event

Just back from our yearly work event in Scotland this time, last year's was a nightmare. I spent a lot of time talking to hr asking for changes which I felt were reasonable. To be excused from team building events and for the big dinner with loud music and flashing lights. I agreed to go this year, expecting the changes. I was co-erced in to going to the dinner and team events. I couldn't drop out because tickets were already paid for; if I had of know the changes I asked for would not be possible, I wouldn't have gone.

I got back Friday night, and on Saturday morning I have been ill with a bad flu/cold; I am sure that was caused by the event zapping every last bit of energy out of me, then 3 hours team building tasks out in the cold before we travelled home. I have had this intense headache I can't shift. On top of that have used up all my sickness allowance, so worried about finances which were already stretched.

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  • Hi Random,

    Sounds like you had a weekend of sensory overload. Hope the cold/flu doesn't stick around to long. 

    Funny how some think team building exercises help you gel with coworkers.

    It should be enough to just treat others with respect. Plus do your job properly.

    Some people are really bad listeners.  Square pegs & round hole scenario.

    Don't they understand your fully aware of what causes you stress ?

    Take care

    Star

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  • Hi Random,

    Sounds like you had a weekend of sensory overload. Hope the cold/flu doesn't stick around to long. 

    Funny how some think team building exercises help you gel with coworkers.

    It should be enough to just treat others with respect. Plus do your job properly.

    Some people are really bad listeners.  Square pegs & round hole scenario.

    Don't they understand your fully aware of what causes you stress ?

    Take care

    Star

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