Originally Posted by
RubeRad
I've got a large (>100people) offsite teambuilding event all afternoon today. I don't mind if it's on work time and there's free food, but otherwise, there's almost nobody at work I would ever consider getting together with outside work. I've been here over 15 years and I can think of maybe 2-3 people I've done something social with outside work (other than retirement lunches).
Then again, my "best friend" I see IRL maybe twice/year. I guess I'm just a jerk.
If I'm being honest, I'm just not thet social of a person. I don't see the need to chit chat with people constantly, and I don't want to have weekly get togethers. However, I ALSO do not see any reason I can't be cordial with my co-workers. If one can't handle a bit of good natured ribbing, or even just normal day to day conversation without getting in a huff about it...a work from home job is probably the best option.