Alcohol, hints, tips, advice etc.

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Without the hangover

For couple years of my life I worked in Northern Ireland and my daily allowance was spent on the black gold, so I know all about the hangovers lol

Same, although it was generally bottled larger and Bacardi Spice. I seem to recall there being Smithwick's, Harp and Caffrey's on tap but they were all sh*te.

 

[Zubrman]

I have a doctor from my surgery calling me today between 15:00 and 17:00 to discuss my alcoholism. Fingers crossed they can help me.

 

[MadchesterCity]

I have a doctor from my surgery calling me today between 15:00 and 17:00 to discuss my alcoholism. Fingers crossed they can help me.

How did you get on?

 

[Zubrman]

How did you get on?

Today is my 62nd birthday. Day two of sober. Doctor told me I should fess up to my company. My manager said I did the right thing.

The company has a six months assistance programme I have to sign up to. If I miss a session, disciplinary. If I fail or refuse a drugs & alcohol test, disciplinary. (Disciplinary would be summary dismissal.)

If I want to keep my job, abstention it is. After six months I will stil be randomly tested.

All very positive and help that I needed cos stopping on my own never lasted.

Thanks for asking.

 

[TINY]

Today is my 62nd birthday. Day two of sober. Doctor told me I should fess up to my company. My manager said I did the right thing.

The company has a six months assistance programme I have to sign up to. If I miss a session, disciplinary. If I fail or refuse a drugs & alcohol test, disciplinary. (Disciplinary would be summary dismissal.)

If I want to keep my job, abstention it is. After six months I will stil be randomly tested.

All very positive and help that I needed cos stopping on my own never lasted.

Thanks for asking.

Good luck mate, you got this

 

[SWP's back]

Today is my 62nd birthday. Day two of sober. Doctor told me I should fess up to my company. My manager said I did the right thing.

The company has a six months assistance programme I have to sign up to. If I miss a session, disciplinary. If I fail or refuse a drugs & alcohol test, disciplinary. (Disciplinary would be summary dismissal.)

If I want to keep my job, abstention it is. After six months I will stil be randomly tested.

All very positive and help that I needed cos stopping on my own never lasted.

Thanks for asking.

I’ve obviously missed the story and have a look back a few pages but couldn’t see anything.

Why would your company fire you?

 

[MadchesterCity]

Today is my 62nd birthday. Day two of sober. Doctor told me I should fess up to my company. My manager said I did the right thing.

The company has a six months assistance programme I have to sign up to. If I miss a session, disciplinary. If I fail or refuse a drugs & alcohol test, disciplinary. (Disciplinary would be summary dismissal.)

If I want to keep my job, abstention it is. After six months I will stil be randomly tested.

All very positive and help that I needed cos stopping on my own never lasted.

Thanks for asking.

Respect for taking the step you needed to. You'll need to change your username to ShandyMan though ;)

Oh and happy Birthday

 

[MadchesterCity]

I’ve obviously missed the story and have a look back a few pages but couldn’t see anything.

Why would your company fire you?

I'm assuming it's a term in the assistance program?

 

[Zubrman]

I’ve obviously missed the story and have a look back a few pages but couldn’t see anything.

Why would your company fire you?

Train driving is a safety critical occupation :)

 

[Zubrman]

Respect for taking the step you needed to. You'll need to change your username to ShandyMan though ;)

Oh and happy Birthday

Or maybe Zoberman!

 

[idahoblues]

Drink 12 cans of Budweiser and quite a few shots of Jameson’s for a good time

 

[Zubrman]

I'm assuming it's a term in the assistance program?

Yes. It is a very robust course. Terms and conditions are very strict.

This is what I need to push me through the barrier.

 

[MadchesterCity]

Or maybe Zoberman!

Yes yours is better

Check with Ric if you want to :)
At least bluemoon doesn't remind you of beer every time you post

 

[SWP's back]

Train driving is a safety critical occupation :)

Ah right, yeah, probs best to do it sober.

Hard to complete the crossword in the paper if you’re pissed.

 

[Zubrman]

Yes yours is better

Check with Ric if you want to :)
At least bluemoon doesn't remind you of beer every time you post

Do you know, I think I'll keep it as it is. A badge of honour/shame to remind me of how I used to be.

Anyhow thanks for all the good vibes and fingers crossed it works. Then I can help others if they want.

C'mon City!!!

 

[MadchesterCity]

Drink 12 cans of Budweiser and quite a few shots of Jameson’s for a good time

Ah Budweiser, unflavoured alcohol for toddlers

 

[Marklr]

For people wanting to quit; Life gets so much BETTER without alcohol....it doesn't matter how far you've gone, life is still there waiting for you to get back to it.

 

[Magicpole]

I spannered them years ago mate. I know my way round a jet engine. In fact I know my way around most engines. I've never had one fall off lol

Yet.

 

[Magicpole]

If you ever offer a great, treble Malt to someone and they reach out to put coke or fanta into it. Kill them.

 

[RACHACE]

I fell asleep in a bush last night after a 10 hour session. I'm doing that no booze October thing.