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So I've been asked to plan a Christmas party for my department (roughly 40 people).
I have three requirements:
- The party has to be before December 25th.
- The main boss has to be available on the date I choose.
- It has to be on a weekend.
The only date that meets all three requirements is December 22nd. The problem with this is around 2/3 of the staff are unavailable on this date.
This party is going to double up as a leaving party for the main boss, and he is also paying a significant amount towards drinks for the night, so I feel like I can't not invite him. (He's also the boss).
How can I go about organizing the even so that the main boss gets a proper leaving party, and staff can participate?
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So I've been asked to plan a Christmas party for my department (roughly 40 people).
I have three requirements:
- The party has to be before December 25th.
- The main boss has to be available on the date I choose.
- It has to be on a weekend.
The only date that meets all three requirements is December 22nd. The problem with this is around 2/3 of the staff are unavailable on this date.
This party is going to double up as a leaving party for the main boss, and he is also paying a significant amount towards drinks for the night, so I feel like I can't not invite him. (He's also the boss).
How can I go about organizing the even so that the main boss gets a proper leaving party, and staff can participate?
management socializing events
edited 1 min ago
sleske
9,82433655
asked 23 hours ago
Jessica Ward
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Jessica Ward is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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In the almost two month period (16 possible dates) between now and Dec 25, this is the only date that works? Or are you limiting yourself to December?
– Joe Strazzere
21 hours ago
Good point, limiting myself to December, I've asked a few others, they feel November is too early for a Christmas party. I suppose I could also look at dates outside of December, see how many people are available.
– Jessica Ward
19 hours ago
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Hi, and welcome to workplace.SE! Asking "what should I do?" is not really suitable for this site, as we need to know what you want to achieve. I edited your question to make it more suitable, and added your motivation (best guess). Feel free to re-edit if something needs to be changed.
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So I've been asked to plan a Christmas party for my department (roughly 40 people).
I have three requirements:
- The party has to be before December 25th.
- The main boss has to be available on the date I choose.
- It has to be on a weekend.
The only date that meets all three requirements is December 22nd. The problem with this is around 2/3 of the staff are unavailable on this date.
This party is going to double up as a leaving party for the main boss, and he is also paying a significant amount towards drinks for the night, so I feel like I can't not invite him. (He's also the boss).
How can I go about organizing the even so that the main boss gets a proper leaving party, and staff can participate?
management socializing events
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So I've been asked to plan a Christmas party for my department (roughly 40 people).
I have three requirements:
- The party has to be before December 25th.
- The main boss has to be available on the date I choose.
- It has to be on a weekend.
The only date that meets all three requirements is December 22nd. The problem with this is around 2/3 of the staff are unavailable on this date.
This party is going to double up as a leaving party for the main boss, and he is also paying a significant amount towards drinks for the night, so I feel like I can't not invite him. (He's also the boss).
How can I go about organizing the even so that the main boss gets a proper leaving party, and staff can participate?
management socializing events
management socializing events
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sleske
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asked 23 hours ago
Jessica Ward
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edited 1 min ago
sleske
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edited 1 min ago
sleske
9,82433655
edited 1 min ago
sleske
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9,82433655
asked 23 hours ago
Jessica Ward
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Jessica Ward is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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asked 23 hours ago
Jessica Ward
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asked 23 hours ago
Jessica Ward
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In the almost two month period (16 possible dates) between now and Dec 25, this is the only date that works? Or are you limiting yourself to December?
– Joe Strazzere
21 hours ago
Good point, limiting myself to December, I've asked a few others, they feel November is too early for a Christmas party. I suppose I could also look at dates outside of December, see how many people are available.
– Jessica Ward
19 hours ago
1
Hi, and welcome to workplace.SE! Asking "what should I do?" is not really suitable for this site, as we need to know what you want to achieve. I edited your question to make it more suitable, and added your motivation (best guess). Feel free to re-edit if something needs to be changed.
– sleske
31 secs ago
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In the almost two month period (16 possible dates) between now and Dec 25, this is the only date that works? Or are you limiting yourself to December?
– Joe Strazzere
21 hours ago
Good point, limiting myself to December, I've asked a few others, they feel November is too early for a Christmas party. I suppose I could also look at dates outside of December, see how many people are available.
– Jessica Ward
19 hours ago
1
Hi, and welcome to workplace.SE! Asking "what should I do?" is not really suitable for this site, as we need to know what you want to achieve. I edited your question to make it more suitable, and added your motivation (best guess). Feel free to re-edit if something needs to be changed.
– sleske
31 secs ago
1
1
In the almost two month period (16 possible dates) between now and Dec 25, this is the only date that works? Or are you limiting yourself to December?
– Joe Strazzere
21 hours ago
In the almost two month period (16 possible dates) between now and Dec 25, this is the only date that works? Or are you limiting yourself to December?
– Joe Strazzere
21 hours ago
Good point, limiting myself to December, I've asked a few others, they feel November is too early for a Christmas party. I suppose I could also look at dates outside of December, see how many people are available.
– Jessica Ward
19 hours ago
Good point, limiting myself to December, I've asked a few others, they feel November is too early for a Christmas party. I suppose I could also look at dates outside of December, see how many people are available.
– Jessica Ward
19 hours ago
1
1
Hi, and welcome to workplace.SE! Asking "what should I do?" is not really suitable for this site, as we need to know what you want to achieve. I edited your question to make it more suitable, and added your motivation (best guess). Feel free to re-edit if something needs to be changed.
– sleske
31 secs ago
Hi, and welcome to workplace.SE! Asking "what should I do?" is not really suitable for this site, as we need to know what you want to achieve. I edited your question to make it more suitable, and added your motivation (best guess). Feel free to re-edit if something needs to be changed.
– sleske
31 secs ago
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Of the three requirements you list something is going to have to give:
The party has to be before December 25th.
Presumably this is because of the boss' leaving date so that sounds hard and fast.
The main boss has to be available on the date I choose.
Well if it's his leaving do (at least in part) you can't do it with out him so this also sounds hard and fast.
So by process of elimination..
It has to be on a weekend.
Sounds like a likely candidate to change - you don't specify the motivations for it being a weekend, but assuming it's down to wanting it out of hours would it not be feasible to take the situation to the departing grand boss and suggest he allow it to take place on a weekday?
answered 22 hours ago
motosubatsu
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also curious how op knows the whereabouts of the entire department on that weekend
– bharal
22 hours ago
1
@bharal, email survey
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
@motosubatsu Thanks, good idea, I'll ask him about it now.
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
add a comment |Â
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3
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You aren't picking the date. The people who put the date requirements in place have essentially picked the date.
Go with the date that fits the requirements and move forward with the planning.
You have to realize that the moment they said weekend some employees immediately said they will never attend.
There is no date that works for the majority of people unless it is during working hours, and the boss pays for them to attend. Nights and weekends impact family and non-work commitments. Events that take place during work hours, but the employee has to charge vacation also don't attract huge crowds.
answered 22 hours ago
mhoran_psprep
41.2k464150
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Honestly this answer has put my mind at ease. I'm not the person creating the requirements, I'm the person organizing the venue. It shouldn't really be my problem whether people turn up or not. Thanks!
– Jessica Ward
21 hours ago
add a comment |Â
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
Of the three requirements you list something is going to have to give:
The party has to be before December 25th.
Presumably this is because of the boss' leaving date so that sounds hard and fast.
The main boss has to be available on the date I choose.
Well if it's his leaving do (at least in part) you can't do it with out him so this also sounds hard and fast.
So by process of elimination..
It has to be on a weekend.
Sounds like a likely candidate to change - you don't specify the motivations for it being a weekend, but assuming it's down to wanting it out of hours would it not be feasible to take the situation to the departing grand boss and suggest he allow it to take place on a weekday?
answered 22 hours ago
motosubatsu
36.8k1596156
also curious how op knows the whereabouts of the entire department on that weekend
– bharal
22 hours ago
1
@bharal, email survey
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
@motosubatsu Thanks, good idea, I'll ask him about it now.
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
Of the three requirements you list something is going to have to give:
The party has to be before December 25th.
Presumably this is because of the boss' leaving date so that sounds hard and fast.
The main boss has to be available on the date I choose.
Well if it's his leaving do (at least in part) you can't do it with out him so this also sounds hard and fast.
So by process of elimination..
It has to be on a weekend.
Sounds like a likely candidate to change - you don't specify the motivations for it being a weekend, but assuming it's down to wanting it out of hours would it not be feasible to take the situation to the departing grand boss and suggest he allow it to take place on a weekday?
answered 22 hours ago
motosubatsu
36.8k1596156
also curious how op knows the whereabouts of the entire department on that weekend
– bharal
22 hours ago
1
@bharal, email survey
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
@motosubatsu Thanks, good idea, I'll ask him about it now.
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
Of the three requirements you list something is going to have to give:
The party has to be before December 25th.
Presumably this is because of the boss' leaving date so that sounds hard and fast.
The main boss has to be available on the date I choose.
Well if it's his leaving do (at least in part) you can't do it with out him so this also sounds hard and fast.
So by process of elimination..
It has to be on a weekend.
Sounds like a likely candidate to change - you don't specify the motivations for it being a weekend, but assuming it's down to wanting it out of hours would it not be feasible to take the situation to the departing grand boss and suggest he allow it to take place on a weekday?
answered 22 hours ago
motosubatsu
36.8k1596156
Of the three requirements you list something is going to have to give:
The party has to be before December 25th.
Presumably this is because of the boss' leaving date so that sounds hard and fast.
The main boss has to be available on the date I choose.
Well if it's his leaving do (at least in part) you can't do it with out him so this also sounds hard and fast.
So by process of elimination..
It has to be on a weekend.
Sounds like a likely candidate to change - you don't specify the motivations for it being a weekend, but assuming it's down to wanting it out of hours would it not be feasible to take the situation to the departing grand boss and suggest he allow it to take place on a weekday?
answered 22 hours ago
motosubatsu
36.8k1596156
answered 22 hours ago
motosubatsu
36.8k1596156
answered 22 hours ago
motosubatsu
36.8k1596156
answered 22 hours ago
motosubatsu
36.8k1596156
36.8k1596156
also curious how op knows the whereabouts of the entire department on that weekend
– bharal
22 hours ago
1
@bharal, email survey
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
@motosubatsu Thanks, good idea, I'll ask him about it now.
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
add a comment |Â
also curious how op knows the whereabouts of the entire department on that weekend
– bharal
22 hours ago
1
@bharal, email survey
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
@motosubatsu Thanks, good idea, I'll ask him about it now.
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
also curious how op knows the whereabouts of the entire department on that weekend
– bharal
22 hours ago
also curious how op knows the whereabouts of the entire department on that weekend
– bharal
22 hours ago
1
1
@bharal, email survey
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
@bharal, email survey
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
@motosubatsu Thanks, good idea, I'll ask him about it now.
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
@motosubatsu Thanks, good idea, I'll ask him about it now.
– Jessica Ward
22 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
You aren't picking the date. The people who put the date requirements in place have essentially picked the date.
Go with the date that fits the requirements and move forward with the planning.
You have to realize that the moment they said weekend some employees immediately said they will never attend.
There is no date that works for the majority of people unless it is during working hours, and the boss pays for them to attend. Nights and weekends impact family and non-work commitments. Events that take place during work hours, but the employee has to charge vacation also don't attract huge crowds.
answered 22 hours ago
mhoran_psprep
41.2k464150
1
Honestly this answer has put my mind at ease. I'm not the person creating the requirements, I'm the person organizing the venue. It shouldn't really be my problem whether people turn up or not. Thanks!
– Jessica Ward
21 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
You aren't picking the date. The people who put the date requirements in place have essentially picked the date.
Go with the date that fits the requirements and move forward with the planning.
You have to realize that the moment they said weekend some employees immediately said they will never attend.
There is no date that works for the majority of people unless it is during working hours, and the boss pays for them to attend. Nights and weekends impact family and non-work commitments. Events that take place during work hours, but the employee has to charge vacation also don't attract huge crowds.
answered 22 hours ago
mhoran_psprep
41.2k464150
1
Honestly this answer has put my mind at ease. I'm not the person creating the requirements, I'm the person organizing the venue. It shouldn't really be my problem whether people turn up or not. Thanks!
– Jessica Ward
21 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
You aren't picking the date. The people who put the date requirements in place have essentially picked the date.
Go with the date that fits the requirements and move forward with the planning.
You have to realize that the moment they said weekend some employees immediately said they will never attend.
There is no date that works for the majority of people unless it is during working hours, and the boss pays for them to attend. Nights and weekends impact family and non-work commitments. Events that take place during work hours, but the employee has to charge vacation also don't attract huge crowds.
answered 22 hours ago
mhoran_psprep
41.2k464150
You aren't picking the date. The people who put the date requirements in place have essentially picked the date.
Go with the date that fits the requirements and move forward with the planning.
You have to realize that the moment they said weekend some employees immediately said they will never attend.
There is no date that works for the majority of people unless it is during working hours, and the boss pays for them to attend. Nights and weekends impact family and non-work commitments. Events that take place during work hours, but the employee has to charge vacation also don't attract huge crowds.
answered 22 hours ago
mhoran_psprep
41.2k464150
answered 22 hours ago
mhoran_psprep
41.2k464150
answered 22 hours ago
mhoran_psprep
41.2k464150
answered 22 hours ago
mhoran_psprep
41.2k464150
41.2k464150
1
Honestly this answer has put my mind at ease. I'm not the person creating the requirements, I'm the person organizing the venue. It shouldn't really be my problem whether people turn up or not. Thanks!
– Jessica Ward
21 hours ago
add a comment |Â
1
Honestly this answer has put my mind at ease. I'm not the person creating the requirements, I'm the person organizing the venue. It shouldn't really be my problem whether people turn up or not. Thanks!
– Jessica Ward
21 hours ago
1
1
Honestly this answer has put my mind at ease. I'm not the person creating the requirements, I'm the person organizing the venue. It shouldn't really be my problem whether people turn up or not. Thanks!
– Jessica Ward
21 hours ago
Honestly this answer has put my mind at ease. I'm not the person creating the requirements, I'm the person organizing the venue. It shouldn't really be my problem whether people turn up or not. Thanks!
– Jessica Ward
21 hours ago
add a comment |Â
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1
In the almost two month period (16 possible dates) between now and Dec 25, this is the only date that works? Or are you limiting yourself to December?
– Joe Strazzere
21 hours ago
Good point, limiting myself to December, I've asked a few others, they feel November is too early for a Christmas party. I suppose I could also look at dates outside of December, see how many people are available.
– Jessica Ward
19 hours ago
1
Hi, and welcome to workplace.SE! Asking "what should I do?" is not really suitable for this site, as we need to know what you want to achieve. I edited your question to make it more suitable, and added your motivation (best guess). Feel free to re-edit if something needs to be changed.
– sleske
31 secs ago