Do I have to invite the boss (& co-workers)or not?
... I have been at my job about 2.5 years. I get along with the boss ok. It's not like we hang out after work or anything though. Same goes for the co-workers.
However - one of the guys in my dept. just got married (on Sunday) and invited the boss and a few of the other people... They're all talking about it. So now I kinda feel like I am supposed to send out some invites also.
What do you suggest? Thanks!
randella
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I think you can omit work people- if you spread it around you are on a budget and have a large family, etc. Basically implyign there is no room for anyone else.
brideinapril
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I only invited those I was close too, I didn't invite my boss (he wasn't offended) I invited 4 out of about 15 co-workers. If I'm not friends with the people why would I want them to share the most important day of my life?
dita531
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When money starts growing on trees then I'll invite my boss coworkers, mailman and hairdresser.
ETA: The general rule of thumb is if you wouldn't have them over your house for dinner (for those not related that is) you don't have to invite them.
Charly
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I have also changed jobs twice in the last few years...I actually invited just a few from each. Only those I was really close with...BUT if I had to cut my list - those would be the first to go!!
I think it depends on your budget and your relationship. There should be no obligation.
JoJoTeej
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I'm inviting my boss and the only other person in my department, but I've been working with them both for almost 9 years.
I agree though that it is not necessary to invite work people. Especially if you are on a budget.
Marisa&Brian
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I think if you invite co workers, it's just a courtesy to invite your boss (unless of course you don't get along !) But if you're not particularly friendly w/ anyone in the office, and you didn't have any intention of inviting anyone. - you DEFINITELY are NOT obligated !!!
CubanBride
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You do not have to invite your bosss. I am inviting mine because she wants to come. She is very excited for me. (And she makes a crap load of money so I am expecting a sizable *bonus* from her)...lol!
stacy&joe
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I invited my co-workers. I work in a small office - three people plus me, and my two bosses. I love my co-workers, and we talk about my wedding ALL the time, so I couldn't imagine them not being there. I felt I couldn't invite my co-workers and not my bosses - and in any case, I like my bosses, too, and they're excited for me. So, I invited the whole office. I think it depends, though, on the size of your office, and how close you are with your co-workers. The bigger the office, I think, the easier you can invite some and not all. However, if you're inviting co-workers, and if you can, I would invite the boss, unless you're SURE she or he wouldn't be offended.
