The office holiday party isn’t a celebration; it’s a trap.

In this episode of Yo! Who Hired You?, James and Hag decode the unwritten rules of the most dangerous night of the corporate year. We aren't here to give you generic etiquette tips. We’re digging into the data that proves why this event is actually a high-stakes performance review in disguise.

We break down the terrifying stat that 14% of employees have been fired shortly after a holiday party due to their behavior. We discuss why the open bar is actually an IQ test , why the "Third Venue" is where careers go to die , and the counter-intuitive strategy of ignoring your boss to talk to their spouse instead.

From the "Two-Drink Insurance Policy" to the absolute necessity of showing up to work the next morning (hungover or not), this is your tactical briefing for surviving the night without becoming Monday morning's gossip.

Key Topics & Chapters:

• (00:00) - The 14% Stat: Why the holiday party is a "layoff audition" and not a party.
• (04:15) - The "Two-Drink" Rule: Why moderation is your best career insurance policy.
• (08:30) - The Third Venue Trap: The difference between "networking" (Venue 1 & 2) and "raging" (Venue 3). Why you must go home when the location changes.
• (12:45) - The Spouse Strategy: Stop networking with your peers. The most powerful person in the room is your boss’s partner.
• (18:20) - The "Morning After" Protocol: Why calling in sick the next day is a reputation killer, and why you simply have to show up.
• (24:00) - Manager Mode: Why bosses need to stay sober, keep their hands to themselves, and leave early to let the team breathe.

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