Christmas Day is officially two weeks away and that means one thing. It's finally time for the work Christmas parties.
It's a tale as old as time that after a year of hard work, we all head to our local bar or a booked venue for a few tipples with people we hold awkward small talk with during the week, with things usually getting a little messy depending on just how many free drinks are on offer.
While we'd all love for it to be a carefree atmosphere where you can kick back with some of your favourite colleagues, the reality is that bosses will be keeping a close eye on your behaviour throughout the night, and a few bad decisions could just see you end up losing your job.
Apart from the obvious things you shouldn't be doing in the workplace, like murdering a colleague or attending a Coldplay concert as the head of HR with your married boss, there are plenty of reasons why you can find yourself without a pay cheque when Christmas is around the corner.
One woman on TikTok shared a warning after she was sacked following her work Christmas party, and if you're not careful, you might be waking up to a similar message from your office superiors after a few too many sherries.
Fortunately, we've got you covered with all the reasons why you could lose your job, so as long as you avoid these, the worst thing you'll wake up with is some hangxiety.
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