After only a few months of working with a new firm, my supervisor asked me to partake in a trip to..

After only a few months of working with a new firm, my
supervisor asked me to partake in a trip to Central America to tour our sister
facility. The company had recently purchased a plant in Mexico and after
several months of production, the main office needed to conduct a full
inventory count. It sounded like a great opportunity and I gladly accepted the
offer.

                While abroad we spent several long days in
the warehouse and when the work was finally complete, the Director of
Operations took us out to
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After only a few months of working with a new firm, my
supervisor asked me to partake in a trip to Central America to tour our sister
facility. The company had recently purchased a plant in Mexico and after
several months of production, the main office needed to conduct a full
inventory count. It sounded like a great opportunity and I gladly accepted the
offer.

                While abroad we spent several long days in
the warehouse and when the work was finally complete, the Director of
Operations took us out to celebrate at the company’s expense. Following a nice
dinner, a few of us were encouraged to continue the evening at a “Gentleman’s
Club.” While there, the senior staff member began to urge us to take part in
the extracurricular activities.

                The peer pressure was rather intense, as the
Director made it clear that either we would all participate or none of us
would. Furthermore, he informed us that he would take care of the entire bill.
To the disappointment of some and the relief of others, I explained that I was
not feeling well and preferred to return to the hotel. After we returned home,
the events of that evening were never openly discussed; however, a few
co-workers always throw me a look of disappointment.

Was I wrong to avoid participating in the activities going
on? Might I have put my job at risk? Should I have been put in that situation?

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