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Company Athletic Events - How hard do you go?

In a month I am headed to Mexico with my company for a little get together/retreat.


They are planning a beach olympics for one of the evenings. Ive played sports my entire life, think of myself as a decent athlete and am pretty competitive but dont want to be that asshole at these events. In these situations I try and go slightly less hard than the top exec there (similar to the drinking rule, have 1 less than the top exec there).


I am curious how the group goes about these situations?

How hard do you go at company athletic events?

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CharmingSalesGal
Politicker
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Account Executive
Mama didn't raise no bitch.
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
5
SaaS Eater
Atta girl
Fenderbaum
Politicker
1
Retired Choirboy🪕
You betcha!
Incognito
WR Officer
6
Master of Disaster
Second place is the first loser
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
4
SaaS Eater
This is why I come to the warm room. Everyone ready to let it all hang. 
funcoupons
WR Officer
6
👑
I'm not an Olympian but I'm not pathetic in sports either. I'm more of a fan of drinking the beer and eating the snaccs but I won't embarrass anyone in the hotel or on my team.

As soon as the men start getting aggro as fuck like they're competing in the Super Bowl is when I'm out. My face is too precious to be damaged by flying balls (lol) or an elbow to the nose.
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
3
SaaS Eater
Ya I watched someone tear an ACL at a company event one time, that shit aint worth it. 
funcoupons
WR Officer
4
👑
Lol “lighthearted” athletic events have sent someone to the hospital at least once in my company. When things start to get that heated you’ll find my ass at the snack table. 
jefe
Arsonist
1
🍁
As a man that shit bugs me too... 

I had a director at an old company not talk to me for weeks because I won an axe throwing competition and his former NCAA baseball playing self couldn't handle the blow to the ego.
WomenWantMeFishFearMe
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5
AM
I physically and emotionally dominate those around me
TheOverTaker
Politicker
4
Senior Account Executive
Show them that you coulda made it to the league if it wasnt for that one time
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
5
SaaS Eater
If I hadn't sprained my pinky that 1 time I for sure would be playing for the Astros right now. 
TheOverTaker
Politicker
1
Senior Account Executive
Exactly. I rolled my ankle when I was six. Was never the same after that. Definitely would be sittin on a million dollar contract if it wasnt for that 
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
3
SaaS Eater
Life comes at you fast when your 6, if only you could do it over again. 
GDO
Politicker
0
BDM
Lol this will hurt the wannabe athletes 
TheNegotiator
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0
VP of Sales
We’re all wannabe athletes.. most of my favourite athletes make more in a month than I’ve made in career earnings..
HoosierDaddy
Valued Contributor
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SDR
If I had only grown another 6 inches I would be in the nba right now
CadenceCombat
Tycoon
3
Account Executive
I picked the first option but in reality, it’s kind of a mix of all three. I want to assert myself as a capable participant all while not taking things too seriously and have a good time.
jefe
Arsonist
0
🍁
Probably the best way to do it.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
2
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
If it's softball, I'll crush.  Bowling, nah.  Go Karts - all the way.  Depends on the sport and who's playing, TBH.
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
2
SaaS Eater
I love when Go-Karts just turns into bumper cars
Sunbunny31
Politicker
2
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Or the black flag comes out and it's the person you least suspect of being an absolutely crazy driver.

Watch out for that mild-mannered SC!  He's a MANIAC!
Jewcan_Sam81
Politicker
2
Account Executive
I’m the least competitive person ever, weird that I’m in sales but just go with it. I’m kinda just here to network and drink
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
1
SaaS Eater
Different strokes for different folks
mitts2
Politicker
1
Account Executive
Actions speak louder than words. I like to sit back and just compete. If people call on me to do stuff, I'll do it without hesitation, but I won't outwardly tout my athleticism. You know you did well if someone asks, "did you play sports in college?"
Diablo
Politicker
1
Sr. AE
I like participate but without the intention of competing, just want to be look participating. Mexico es super, buen viaje ! 
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
1
Rolling 20's all day
I want to say balls to the walls but I really feel it depends how sensitive your coworkers are. Will Janice from marketing cry if she gets a spike to the face??
If so, try hard but don't try to destroy them. 
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
2
SaaS Eater
If its marketing then its absolutely balls to the walls, gotta make sure they understand at all times that they provide zero value. 
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
1
Rolling 20's all day
When you hit the ball at someone in marketing make sure to yell "here's a REAL inbound lead"
TheNegotiator
Arsonist
1
VP of Sales
Crush everyone. If they don’t hate you for your raw superiority, you haven’t brought your A-game
ultraman
Tycoon
1
Shepherd
I am a gamer and I am here to crush your fuckin’ spirit.
GDO
Politicker
1
BDM
We’re in sales. Competitiveness is in our blood. 
jefe
Arsonist
1
🍁
I feel like there should've been an option involving both drinking and balls to the walls...
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
1
SaaS Eater
Next level, recipe for disaster and Im here for it. 
Fletch
Opinionated
0
Full-Time AE/Side-Hustle Owner
Either be the absolute best, or the absolute worst. Nobody appreciates average.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
0
🦊
I'm in until shit gets weird.

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