Event Staff - There's always one...

There's always that one person in the workplace that annoys everyone else, and the event world is no exception!

This is just a quick list of the types of people you will inevitably come across when working on events….

‘Nosy Rosy’ – one of the worst things that can happen on an event is if yourself or a customer need to speak to a member of staff and you can’t find them because they are watching the event! Press tribunes, hospitality boxes and even in the spectator seating bowl are all places where staff tend to congregate to watch an event. Of course there is nothing wrong with watching a little bit of the event, it’s a perk of the job, but when it starts to affect your role this is when it becomes unacceptable – remember why you are there!

‘The fan girls (and boys!)’ – another issue that tends to arise is when there are celebrity guests present at an event. Now of course it’s ok to be excited or star struck and it’s ok to speak to them if the opportunity arises, however there is nothing worse than staff trying to sneak in to see celebrities and take selfies with them, it’s very unprofessional and you are better than that!!

‘Hungover Henry’ – yes there are lots of parties associated with events (especially long events such as the Olympics) and yes they are very fun to go to! However if you are working the next day please try and take it easy the night before, remember you need to be sharp and make decisions the next morning. Also remember you have to see your colleagues again the next day so try not to make questionable decisions. However, the wrap party when it’s over is a different story … knock yourself out!

‘The freebie hunter’ – please don’t steal event merchandise you’re not meant to have! I know it’s tempting and we’ve all done it but sometimes people take it a bit too far. Do you really need that life size mascot statue, or the emergency exit signs.. probably not!

‘The clock watchers’ – the event world is not your typical 9 to 5 job. Although it might say that on your contract we all know that during event time and the lead up to the event, things can get a bit hectic. Don’t be the guy who leaves at 5 on the dot the night before when there’s still so much to be done. I’m not saying over – do it, or work 23 hour shifts, but if you want a job where you can start and finish at the exact same time every day then maybe event life isn’t for you.

Hopefully you don’t take this post too negatively and you see where I am coming from! It’s not meant to be insulting, just accurate of the types of people I often come across during events.