Drinks with coworkers: important part of getting ahead?
52%
Not necessary. Just do your job!
- Luana Suciu, 25, from Boston, MA
"And we'll have things to celebrate." - Justine Bour, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Your work ethic should stand for itself." - Alison Dichter, 31, from New York, NY
"It's a good way of socializing but not necessary for getting ahead." - Ashley Becker, 26, from New York, NY and Miami, FL
"It can be fun, but as long as you do your work and get along with people, drinks are an added bonus!" - Rebecca Nashleanas, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"It's more important to show them what you can do in the office on a daily basis." - Genevieve Melzer, 27, from San Francisco, CA
"Maybe go sometimes but don't drink too much...no one will let it go." - Johanna Beyenbach, 29, from New York, NY
"Never thought about it this way before. Just do your job; extracurricular drinks are unnecessary, bu" - Amy S., 25, from Chicago, IL
"But it could be fun! Sometimes it's important to see co-workers outside of the office context." - Jenna E, 32, from Davenport, IA
"There's nothing wrong with sharing 'happy hour' with your co-workers. I just wouldn't say it's 'impo" - Jennifer Beio, 26, from Chicago, IL
"I don't think it's necessary, but it definitely makes work more enjoyable." - Rosie Dehoyos, 29, from Dallas, TX
"Don't be a drunk." - Ashley Hayes, 24, from Los Angeles, CA
"Jobs don't have to interfere with the social life." - Yisell Muxo, 35, from Miami, FL
"But it always makes it easier to work with people you can hang out with." - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"If you can have fun, why not?" - Claire Watkins, 25, from Santa Cruz, CA
"Once in a while is great!" - Samantha Conniff, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"Not necessary...but fun!" - Mercedes Tahir, 23, from New York, NY
"So lame. Unless they are actually your friends or you want them to be." - Jessi Odenbach, 28, from Chicago, IL
"Not necessary, but it's fun!" - Susie Jones, 29, from Naples, Fl
"Sometimes it's best to leave work drama and stress at work. You need a life too." - Sara Jagodzinski, 24, from Carol Stream, IL
"You can go for drinks to socialize." - Stephanie Singer, 30, from New York, NY
"But it's good to be social at work." - Kate Sample, 31, from Chicago, IL
"I think it depends on the industry and company; you don't want to look the outcast." - Monique Lewis, 31, from New York, NY
"You don't need to brownnose- do a good job." - Gina Kim, 24, from San Diego, CA
"Not with getting ahead, but definitely helps make the workplace more enjoyable." - Amy Liu, 23, from San Diego, CA
"It is a good idea but not a must." - Veronica Cheung, 24, from San Diego, CA
"Unless socialization has a lot to do with your job." - Kira Wilkinson, 27, from Washington, DC
"Some coworkers are messy and try to find things out now to use them against you later. Be wise." - Pienby Laurence, 25, from Jersey City, NJ
"It's not a must, but it can help create trust. But, it could also create awkward situations." - Regina Melzer, 32, from Los Angeles, CA
"Socialize because you like them not to use them as a stepping stone!" - Marianna Branda, 23, from Miami, FL
"You could, just not a must." - Kelly Kaems, 30, from Kew Gardens, NY
"Every once in a while is okay but it's better to compartmentalize." - Sara Bour, 23, from Urbana, IL
"Don't put yourself in a situation that could turn out wrong." - Vicky Kuo, 24, from San Diego, CA
"You should drink with your coworkers to have fun, not to suck up." - Claire Griffin, 28, from Charleston, SC
"It depends on your job. Accountants probably don't need to drink with coworkers." - Paula L, 28, from Miami, Florida
"I have to see them enough at work all day." - Doris Parker, 27, from Springfield, MA
"Sometimes co-workers go out and get sloppy and do things they regret. Have a drink with friends." - Elise Stiller, 36, from Seaford, NY
"Getting ahead should be merit based but there's nothing wrong with letting your hair down!" - Sherika Mair, 29, from West Palm Beach, FL
"It's the boss that pays you not them." - Wendy Liu, 23, from Alhambra, CA
"You may be more lonely at work if you don't connect with coworkers, but don't feel pressure." - Jill Hanner, 34, from Astoria, NY
"It's just an excuse to drink and be social." - Deborah Lau, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"If you do something stupid while tipsy, it could screw up your reputation." - Vicky K, 25, from Chino Hills, CA
"Maybe getting to know them.." - Nora Lahl, 31, from Milwaukee, WI
"It depends on the industry and if you're a lousy drunk." - Kimone Campbell, 27, from Palm Beach, FL
"It depends on where you work." - Karoline D'Angola, 24, from Bernardsville, NJ
"It could be fun, or could be pointless." - Frankie Robinson, 36, from Chicago, IL
"You'll shine regardless of whether or not you're a gem!" - Elizabeth Fenwick, 23, from Berkeley, CA
"It always helps to be friends with your co workers, but it's not necessary." - Aja Bernard, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"Separate business from pleasure...unless they're really hot." - Kylan Conroy, 24, from Chicago, IL
"There is nothing wrong with that, just know when to draw the line. Don't get caught up in work drama" - Britt Ancell, 26, from New York, NY
"Nobody looks good bombed in front of the boss." - Anna Bykova, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"Do your job, but couple drinks sometimes are not unnecessary" - Tiffany Clarke, 25, from richmond, ca
"If you must drink with them, make sure u like them." - Amber Sellers, 33, from Brooklyn, NY
"You don't have to be friends wiht who you work with, but it could help." - Jen Gsell, 29, from Reston, VA
"Having a drink with co workers isn't a big deal but unless you're having drinks with your boss." - Deeana Lowe-Chin, 24, from Miami, FL
"This depends on your job and the environment - having a drink every once in a while couldn't hurt." - Alicia Cohen, 37, from New York, NY
"I like to be taken seriously at work too. I don't like to hang with my co-workers often." - Francesca Lacuesta, 29, from Sacramento, CA
"You may get sloppy and look unprofessional. Stick to your work. Social time is for friends." - Lisa Miao, 27, from New York, NY
"But it is nice. Not a must though." - Karoline D'Angola, 24, from Bernardsville, NJ
"It could be fun, or it could be pointless." - Tiffany Davis, 32, from San Diego, CA
"Friends at work are nice to have, but it's called work, not play." - Molly Millett, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"Just have drinks for fun. If co-workers happen to be there, just do not make yourself look bad." - Miki Taka, 27, from Columbus, OH
"Do only what you are comfortable with. It's not really part of the job description." - Theresa G, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Depending on the actual career you're in, it may or may not matter. But if invited out, why not?" - Sandy Tragos, 32, from Chicago, IL
"It may not be such a great idea when you're getting tipsy and can't hold a conversation." - Shelly Kaplan, 28, from Chicago, IL
"Being social and work do not always have to go hand in hand, it is possible to keep them separate." - Nicole Laws, 30, from Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Blending the professional and personal lives can be a recipe for disaster!" - Katrina Robinson, 28, from Charleston, SC
"It can turn into an awkward 'relationship'. Other times, you can meet some great friends this way." - Christine Behrens, 24, from Oakland, CA
"And be friendly about it."
48%
Yes, it’s a must.
- Jolene R, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Don't have to do it everytime. Maybe once or twice. All about balance." - Jacquelyn Tillotson, 31, from Miami Beach, FL
"You can relate to your coworkers on a personal level. They will care about you if they are friends." - Jacquelyn Tillotson, 31, from Miami Beach, FL
"You can relate to your coworkers on a personal level. They will care about you if they are friends." - Vanessa Jeong, 28, from San Leandro, CA
"You never know what could come out of it!" - Shannon Harknett, 24, from New Orleans, LA
"But if the important people aren't going out, you should work in the office until they leave." - Vida James, 28, from New York, NY
"Unfortunately." - Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." - Anne C, 24, from Miami, FL
"In the entertainment industry it is for sure." - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"Make yourself memorable, but not for hitting on the bartender or falling off your stool." - Brittany Caudle, 25, from New York, NY
"Hopefully you work with peeps you enjoy having a drink with." - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"I think it is good for socializing and networking but not an absolute must." - Angela H, 0, from North, CA
"Just don't get sloppy drunk!" - Cat Davis, 25, from New York, NY
"Yep, it's networking." - Priya Massand, 30, from Flushing, NY
"Gotta play those office politics or you will be left behind. I learned this the hard way!" - Elinor N, 23, from New York, NY
"It lets your coworkers trust you outside of the office which is HUGE." - Lauren McHenry, 26, from Dallas, TX
"People want to see that you are human, not just a working robot." - Whitney R, 25, from Princeton, NJ
"It never hurt anyone to schmooze." - Christina Johnson, 31, from New York, NY
"I love getting to know coworkers over drinks. You find a bond that you can't in the office." - Mekalia Reid, 27, from New York, NY
"Stay long enough to be funny but leave before you get plastered!" - Allison Baxley, 29, from New York, NY
"People fight for people they like and drinks are a great way to get them to enjoy your company." - Kristin Castro, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Networking! Networking! Networking!" - Dominique Jackson, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"Unfortunately people bond while they are relaxed, and liquor does the trick." - Renee Lucas, 30, from New York, NY
"May be competitive or hard to deal with but acting like you are invested can lead to greater opportu" - Emily Woolf, 26, from Brooklyn, NY
"People want to help people people. Be a people person." - Jessica Angst, 23, from Palm Beach, FL
"Social Networking... Someone always knows someone." - Erika Thomas, 25, from Miami, FL
"Drinks with co-workers is the second part of how I met my boyfriend. All work and no fun is just tha" - Jessica G, 25, from Boca Raton, FL
"Happy hour was thought of for a reason. Between 4-7 it is time to kick back and get to know other em" - Jessica Barrutia, 24, from Chicago, IL
"Enjoy the people you work with as people, it will make your life easier and more fun!" - Schuyler Pham, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"Be social, but not too drunk." - Miana DeGardeyn, 33, from Chicago, IL
"This may not be the case in all industries, but in my work, this is one of the best ways to get to k" - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"I think it is good for socializing and networking but not an absolute must." - Danielle L, 26, from Chicago, IL
"I would definitely lean towards yes. It never hurts to build rapport outside of the workplace." - Greta Eagan, 30, from New York, NY
"Just a bit- office politics..." - Laura Lefkowitz, 35, from New York, NY
"Drinks with coworkers is the best place to get the office gossip!" - Ashley Woolley, 25, from Chicago, IL
"Maybe not quite a must, but a definite plus and a great chance to discuss issues one-on-one." - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"Bonding never hurt anything, just control yourself - this isn't time with the frat bros." - Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." - Rosalind Sun, 23, from San Diego, CA
"If you get to know your co-workers, then working will just be that much more fun." - Heather Callan, 25, from Chicago, IL
"I don't believe in schmoozing, but creating healthy relationships allows for a better environment." - Lucy Malcolm, 26, from New York, NY
"Hopefully, you like your coworkers enough to WANT to go out for drinks with them." - Ashley Potter, 26, from Milwaukee, WI
"In advertising, proving you can hold a good amount of booze is crucial to acceptance." - Emily Pelton, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"If you're asked, you should totally go, just don't get bombed and start saying stupid things!" - Ann Dang, 24, from San Diego, CA
"Being social will get you farther in life." - Kate Bailey, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Depends on the job, but people who try to be social at work usually get ahead." - Carly Twisselman, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"If you are close to those that you work with it will help you in the workplace." - Nancy Spruiell, 43, from New York, NY
"Relationships in business will get you so much further in life." - Becca Schepps, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"Be nice. Be social. Work hard." - Senait Mengstab, 30, from San Francisco, CA
"See #36" - Sara Koch, 30, from Youngstown, OH
"Play nice and be sociable." - Nadia Reiman, 28, from Brooklyn, NY
"Of course! Coworkers who drink together work together better.But, it's still work so keep it classy." - Vicky Chivy, 26, from San Diego, CA
"Just having fun." - Grace Kang, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"But don't get sloppy!" - Kate Cohen, 27, from Syosset, NY
"Networking..." - Marisa Zupan, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"No one likes a robot." - Sarah Conrad, 27, from New York, NY
"You spend so much time on the job together, it's nice to see different sides of people." - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"It's good to see people in a different element." - Dominique Vance, 23, from New York, NY
"People who like you will want to work with you." - Krissy P, 25, from NJ
"Yeah, why not? As long as you don't get too inebriated." - Kelly Magsayo, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"It depends on the work environment, but it's important to break the ice and understand each other." - Maya Calaway, 24, from Boston, MA
"We aren't robots, no matter how routine our jobs are. Getting to know them better is healthy." - Julienne Irons, 27, from Los Angeles, CA
"Of course this is important!" - Grace Hsieh, 22, from San Diego, CA
"It's good to understand & befriend your co-workers. It'll be easier to work with them." - Jackie Rivera, 25, from Miami, FL
"It's called bonding. And it's a perfect way to get some fans... just don't get sloshed." - Erika San Miguel, 32, from Larkspur, CA
"It's good to socialize in a moderate way. Don't get drunk and stupid. Let your manners speak for you"