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Attending a work party, but not an employee?
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2017/3/6 11:20
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My Junior High-school that I worked at as an ALT until last month is having a sort of end-of-school year party for all of the teachers leaving the school. A note with all of the party information was put on my desk a few weeks before my last day, and I was asked by two different teachers on two separate occasions if I was coming. I said that I would, but I really wanted to ask if it was okay to come, since I would not be working for the school anymore at the time of the party. I didn't get a chance to ask, and now I am unsure if I should go. Would my old co-workers find it weird if I showed up? Or am I just letting my social anxiety get in the way?
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by Nicchan (guest)
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Re: Attending a work party, but not an employee?
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2017/3/6 16:23
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You were formally (in writing) invited and you were also verbally invited. I don't see any reason to think you'd not be welcome.
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by John B digs Japan
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Re: Attending a work party, but not an employee?
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2017/3/6 22:11
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You were working there until recently, I don't see any reason why your presence would be unusual.
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by Harimogura
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Re: Attending a work party, but not an employee?
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2017/3/6 22:57
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Working until February is almost the same thing as working until March. I'm sure they asked just so that you'd know you're one of the team.
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by Uco
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Re: Attending a work party, but not an employee?
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2017/3/6 23:00
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It's a normal invitation at Japanese work environment. But, if you need to pay to attend the party, you can decline the offer of attendance because you are no longer working there.
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by tokyo friend 48
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Re: Attending a work party, but not an employee?
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2017/3/8 20:15
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Thank-you for all your help guys! I guess it's just my social anxiety getting in the way. I think once I get there and get settled, I should be fine.
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by Nicchan (guest)
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Re: Attending a work party, but not an employee?
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2017/3/19 20:39
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You were invited there is no reason you shouldn't go.
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by PsyGuy
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