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Being a woman in a male-dominated field can be tough in more ways than one.

Tired of taking on the thankless role, she decided to say no this year.

But with no one else willing to take charge, the entire celebration fell apart before it even began.

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Other slip-ups include making inappropriate jokes (28%) and flirting with coworkers (26%).

However, 70% still feel pressured to attend.

Even worse, more than one in three employees have felt obligated to drink alcohol at these gatherings.

Office Christmas party with people in festive accessories, exchanging gifts and holding drinks around a decorated table.

Obviously, whatever companies are trying to achieve with holiday parties isnt working.

In todays world, employees value fair pay and a positive work culture far more than forced celebrations.

None of these things can be put on a Secret Santa list.

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Text: “I don’t love party planning but when she left and I took over her job duties, the planning all fell to me by default. No one asked, they just assumed. And after what happened last year I told myself no more.

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Office Christmas Party Crumbles As Men Refuse To Step Up After Woman Says No

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