Boss woman (a.k.a. God) said 40-hour weeks are all she expects. But lately, as the clock strikes 5, her evil eye hints that a hasty departure might land you in the land of no pay raise (a.k.a. Hell).

Ready for a  set of rules with a more pagan flavor? Head to Paréa Wine Bar and Cafe, where the Greek commandments reign:
1. One’s social circle, or paréa, is sacred.
2. Meeting without wine is the ultimate sin.

A breezy interior sets the guzzlin’ mood with lusciously lit cherry- and lemon-colored walls, while welcoming owners Telly and Nicole Topakas conjure that warm, fuzzy feeling.

Or is it the vino? Chosen to complement a wall-size chalkboard full of Mediterranean munchies: Sweet, garlicky tzatziki meets its match in heaven, a crisp Gewürztraminer; and a dry salami panini gets all high and mighty when paired with a Macedonian red.

Sneak past the powers that be for a hell of a good time: $3 beers, $3 mezes, and half off featured wines 5-7 p.m. turn office politics into a distant memory.

Or at least all Greek to you.

Paréa Wine Bar & Cafe, 795 Valencia Street, at 19th Street (415-255-2102).