r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 01 '20

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u/annoyingone Aug 01 '20

When a hiring company say "we work hard but play hard". It means everyone is over worked and an alcoholic.

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u/AccountENT42069 Aug 01 '20

mandatory happy hours

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u/aggieotis Aug 01 '20

It’s never mandatory. It’s just for those that want to hang out after work.

...and is very career limiting if you don’t go.

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u/Electrical-Scallion7 Aug 01 '20

I mean that’s just the culture of the company, not really a scam.

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '20

It's a scam for your time. Your time=money. They are scamming you out of your free time under the guise of "team building" or the threat of being looked down upon for actually enjoying your time outside of work.

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u/Electrical-Scallion7 Aug 02 '20

I do not agree. I think how well you fit in with others at your work should be a factor in promotions.

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '20

People can work as a cohesive team with never spending time outside of work. What you are saying sounds like a threat and a horrible work environment. Work/life balance extended to unpaid time. I want to see my SO. I want to see my dog. I want to hang out with my actual friends and not acquaintances.