Can I ask to skip a work event due to personal commitments?
Yes, many employers understand personal commitments and allow employees to miss non-essential work events.
If you have a personal commitment that conflicts with a work event, it's perfectly acceptable to ask to be excused, especially if the event isn't mandatory. Be transparent with your manager and explain the situation. Most employers are understanding about personal commitments and won't hold it against you if you need to miss an event, as long as it doesn't negatively impact your work.
