Is Your Work Party Going To Be Virtual This Year??

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Most people love an office holiday party, and others HATE it, and that will probably be true this year with office holiday parties going virtual. So, would it be a good office move to skip the virtual holiday party? We always say whenever a company will give you something, you better take it lol.

A worker wrote into the "New York Post" sharing their boss is holding a virtual party this year, where the staff must wear an ugly sweater and participate in a "stupid" white elephant gift exchange. The employee notes that they're "Zoomed out," adding "this forced a feeling that might push me over the edge," and wants to know if they really have to participate.

So an advice columnist advises to just suck it up and take part. He notes, "In theiry, you don't have to do anything that you don't want to do, but sometimes, it helps to just be silly with family, friends and, yes, even your co workers, to help ease the tension and stress of daily life." He suggests to "play along," and even have fun with with the "stupid white elephant game," adding, "It's better than having to figure out the perfect real gift for someone at the office. Now, that is stressful."

So do you plan to pass on the party now, or do you just plan to suck it up and go to the party?