Am I sufficiently scared? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

eddie z. · 09-01-2005, 02:45 PM

I have been interviewing for jobs after not having worked in my field for over two and a half years. Depending on the position I get, I may be working in the "candy store," that is, with my drugs of choice. I AM scared. I would prefer not to be in this position, but I REALLY need a job. I just wanted to tell you all what's up. Thank you!

Love and hugs,
Eddie

**51anna** · 09-01-2005, 02:52 PM

Eddie,

I hope you get the job you want and I can imagine how you feel. It seems like it could be a stressful situation, but I think you're up for it!

Love, Anna

eddie z. · 09-01-2005, 02:54 PM

Thank you, Anna!!

Love and hugs,
Eddie

Don W · 09-01-2005, 03:35 PM

Eddie, There comes a point in sobriety that we can and need to trust ourselves. I feel you are at the point of self trust. You'd be in a position to help others with your trained skills. Even after not using, we can't let drugs/alcohol remove things we need or enjoy. Sounds to me your very aware of the situation. I suggest when you get the job, not if, you put a map of Palm Springs on your desk. And maybe a picture of the NYC gang to keep an eye on you. Don W

eddie z. · 09-01-2005, 04:13 PM

Good ideas!! Thank you, too, Don!!

Love and hugs,
Eddie

09-01-2005, 02:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
eddie z. No expectations! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,606	Am I sufficiently scared? I have been interviewing for jobs after not having worked in my field for over two and a half years. Depending on the position I get, I may be working in the "candy store," that is, with my drugs of choice. I AM scared. I would prefer not to be in this position, but I REALLY need a job. I just wanted to tell you all what's up. Thank you! Love and hugs, Eddie __________________

09-01-2005, 02:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
51anna Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 11,157	Eddie, I hope you get the job you want and I can imagine how you feel. It seems like it could be a stressful situation, but I think you're up for it! Love, Anna __________________ Anna "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou

09-01-2005, 03:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Don W Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Charleston S.C. Posts: 1,464	Eddie, There comes a point in sobriety that we can and need to trust ourselves. I feel you are at the point of self trust. You'd be in a position to help others with your trained skills. Even after not using, we can't let drugs/alcohol remove things we need or enjoy. Sounds to me your very aware of the situation. I suggest when you get the job, not if, you put a map of Palm Springs on your desk. And maybe a picture of the NYC gang to keep an eye on you. Don W __________________ Captain America - On the side of good

09-01-2005, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
eddie z. No expectations! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,606	Good ideas!! Thank you, too, Don!! Love and hugs, Eddie __________________

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09-01-2005, 02:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
eddie z. No expectations! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,606	Thank you, Anna!! Love and hugs, Eddie

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