Should you get drunk at the office Christmas party? It’s a question as old as time. We get the case for and against in this week’s Debate I was in my thirties before I had my first proper Christmas ...

Q: I work in a very small office where there is only one manager (the owner) who also serves as HR. Until recently, it has been a wonderful place to work, with an emphasis on teamwork. We have outings ...

And now I’m dealing with the consequences. By Max Read Send questions about the office, money, careers and work-life balance to workfriend@nytimes.com. Include your name and location, or a request to ...