Welcome to SR!! My first try at getting clean didn't work so well (I just stopped using, didn't do any of the work involved in changing what needed to be changed). I relapsed for a short time, DID lose my job as well as the respect and trust of those I'd managed to gain over the months when I was clean.
I think I needed that relapse to prove to me, once and for all, I had to choose recovery. That was almost 5-1/2 years ago, and SR has been a HUGE part of my recovery. I'm glad you've got a sponsor and I'm glad you're here.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy