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Thanks again for the support 
Update: yes, it was my sponsor who spilled the beans. I simply confronted her. I didn't make a huge deal about it; I said I was uncomfortable and I will find a new sponsor. I won't report the employer, because frankly it would do me more harm from worrying.
On a positive note, I got a job offer from a different place and I think I'm going to accept!
And most importantly, two days away from 6 months sober
Update: yes, it was my sponsor who spilled the beans. I simply confronted her. I didn't make a huge deal about it; I said I was uncomfortable and I will find a new sponsor. I won't report the employer, because frankly it would do me more harm from worrying. On a positive note, I got a job offer from a different place and I think I'm going to accept!
And most importantly, two days away from 6 months sober
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Originally Posted by SobrieTee 
Thanks again for the support Update: yes, it was my sponsor who spilled the beans. I simply confronted her. I didn't make a huge deal about it; I said I was uncomfortable and I will find a new sponsor. I won't report the employer, because frankly it would do me more harm from worrying.
On a positive note, I got a job offer from a different place and I think I'm going to accept!
And most importantly, two days away from 6 months sober
Update: yes, it was my sponsor who spilled the beans. I simply confronted her. I didn't make a huge deal about it; I said I was uncomfortable and I will find a new sponsor. I won't report the employer, because frankly it would do me more harm from worrying. On a positive note, I got a job offer from a different place and I think I'm going to accept!
And most importantly, two days away from 6 months sober
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I'm glad you got another job offer!
That was a terrible, terrible thing to do. Since I do not participate in AA I don't know a lot about the program. Is there anyone in the organization who can be notified of such a betrayal of your confidentiality? This person should not be sponsoring others who seek a new life in recovery.
That was a terrible, terrible thing to do. Since I do not participate in AA I don't know a lot about the program. Is there anyone in the organization who can be notified of such a betrayal of your confidentiality? This person should not be sponsoring others who seek a new life in recovery.
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Originally Posted by svenissober
So what did your sponsor say?
And huge congrats on both the job and the sobriety!!!
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No, my sponsor was not apologetic. She said "I thought you wanted to tell him and it wasn't a big deal."
But finding a new sponsor is hard... Ugh. Going to a meeting tonight. I dont even know how to approach it now.
But finding a new sponsor is hard... Ugh. Going to a meeting tonight. I dont even know how to approach it now.
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Originally Posted by SobrieTee
No, my sponsor was not apologetic. She said "I thought you wanted to tell him and it wasn't a big deal."
But finding a new sponsor is hard... Ugh. Going to a meeting tonight. I dont even know how to approach it now.
But finding a new sponsor is hard... Ugh. Going to a meeting tonight. I dont even know how to approach it now.
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Wow!! I'm in sales and work for a big corporation, some people think HR is their best friend and spill their beans to them about all kinds of stuff.. More power to them, I just mind my business and keep my head down.. I choose to keep my personal life to myself..
It totally blows me away she said that to you.. Kudos to you for such a positive attitude, keep going to meetings and you'll find the right sponsor!! I bet it's sooner than later.. Keep up the great work!!
It totally blows me away she said that to you.. Kudos to you for such a positive attitude, keep going to meetings and you'll find the right sponsor!! I bet it's sooner than later.. Keep up the great work!!
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Originally Posted by Introspectator
Interesting...if they can't ask, how do they get away with screening for nicotine??
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Originally Posted by Thumpalumpacus
Nicotine screening is done for health-insurance purposes. It is not performed, here in America, as a determinant in the hiring process.
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