There’s a Reason Why It’s Called Happy Hour
I was a frequenter of the after-work happy hour in my corporate days. Not because I liked drinking, in fact I would rarely partake, but because I wanted to hang out with coworkers outside of work. That’s when you really get to know someone and see the fun side of them.
It’s also a great opportunity to network and even pitch an idea in a more relaxed environment. And honestly, they’re just fun.
Happy hour does not have to end because you work by yourself. Meet some friends online, join a MeetUp group, and call your friends and neighbors – and invite them to a happy hour. It doesn’t have to be anything formal; just a quick email or post with a time, date, and location. Humans are social creatures and we love feeling included.
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I tried inviting a few friends to happy hour and they came! We even ran into another group there for drinks after work and had a great time with them. I thought it would be weird, but am glad I tried it.