Ugh. I feel your pain.

A few years ago I worked for another group and they were big on these "team building" events. You know, forced participation and forced enjoyment. I never did like those. I'm an introvert by nature and I keep my circle small. When these bigger groups get together, it seems like it turns into a popularity contest and who can one-up who.

I go to a job to work, get paid and get home to my family. If I make some dear friends along the way (and I have), bonus. I'm just too old for the political shenanigans and being treated like a teenager.