i feel bad for never having money to participate in work functions i know that feeling . what do you tell your coworkers ? oh i 've brought lunch or i have lunch plans that day . i think you risk not building social ties with your coworkers but sometimes you have no choice . i can barely pay our bills and get gas and food . i hate to do it but i do n't have $ 5 for a pizza party of $ 10 for so and so 's retirement
Financial constraints preventing participation in social events at work.