Rhiannon Ingle
It's that time of year again when we get ready for all our Christmas work dos and all the inevitable chaos that comes with it.
While a festive-themed work party is a great opportunity to hang out with your colleagues outside the stress of the 9-5, have a drink or two and maybe even be treated to a Crimbo spread - it's clear it's very easy to land yourself in some pretty deep water after getting a little too into the spirit.
So, to help make sure you don't act a fool during your upcoming office bash, one man has shared his important warning on exactly what not to do after waking up to a horrifying HR email the day after his work do.
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Along with a deathly hangover, 'career educator' who goes by Paddy Jobsman online woke up to the alarming email which he later shared on TikTok.
The email in question read: "I am contacting you from the HR department regarding reports of your behaviour at our recent Christmas party. These reports are concerning and require an immediate discussion.
"Please attend a mandatory meeting on Monday at 9am in the office. This meeting is to address the behaviour in question and its implication under our company policy.
"It is crucial that you attend this meeting. Failure to not comply may result in further action."
I've got palpitations just reading that.
While Paddy didn't go into the deets behind what actions led to the stern email, he did reveal what the outcome of his meeting was a few days later.
In another video, Paddy shared a screenshot of a follow-up email he had received following his chat with HR.
It read: "Following our meeting concerning your behaviour at the Christmas party, we have decided to issue a written warning. This warning will be kept on your personnel record."
Clearly buzzing after dodging a sacking bullet, Paddy joyfully captioned the clip: "Made it out alive!"
Speaking of work dos, an influencer, Sylvia, who gives her audience 'career advice for corporate go-getters,' has shared her must-know tips for the work Christmas party season.
Labelling it a 'public service announcement,' Sylvia outlined her strict rules to ensure you still have a job the next morning.
She said: "I don't know who needs to hear this, but do not - I repeat do not - stay to the end of your work Christmas party.
"Nothing good happens from staying past 11pm at a work Christmas party.
"These aren't your family, they're not your friends."
She continued: "They're your bosses, the people who hire you, promote you, and make big decisions.
"So leave early. Don't be there past 11pm."
So, there we have it. According to the career coach, it's imperative to leave well before midnight.