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Old 09-05-2014, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Amajorityofone View Post
I work in a bar, casino or social environment that serves alcohol 3-4 nights a week and I've banked $120,000 in the two years that I stopped drinking and doing drugs. And I don't smoke cigarettes or gamble either. Thus, you, Sir, and everyone else who thinks so, are deluding yourselves if you believe this man cannot succeed under adverse conditions.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

There.
I said it.
Somebody had to say it.

I'm taking a break from this place.
AmofO perhaps reflect on why you have such a strong emotional response? What are you trying to prove to us? In my opinion your reaction is perhaps trying to prove something to yourself.

There is a third option TDG - you are collecting unemployment to which you paid into for some time. While I appreciate the desire to eat what you kill, what about taking a step back for a period of time and really doing some serious work on yourself as EndGameNYC suggested? Is it possible this desire to get a job is an escape? Why not take a little time and figure things out and then maybe your choices won't be a casino or sandwich shop?
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Old 09-05-2014, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Amajorityofone View Post
You honestly think it will be easier to stay sober with a lower paying job??

Really?

Can't you people see that there are ditches on both sides of the road?

Sure, but everywhere he turns in a casino he'll see drinking, smoking and gambling.
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Old 09-05-2014, 07:04 PM
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You walk into the casino. You smell the cigarette smoke see the booze and hear all the bells and whistles. Will you really be thinking about that extra money?
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Old 09-05-2014, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Amajorityofone View Post
I work in a bar, casino or social environment that serves alcohol 3-4 nights a week and I've banked $120,000 in the two years that I stopped drinking and doing drugs. And I don't smoke cigarettes or gamble either. Thus, you, Sir, and everyone else who thinks so, are deluding yourselves if you believe this man cannot succeed under adverse conditions.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

There.
I said it.
Somebody had to say it.
I and others have learned the power of humility by taking lower paying jobs in early sobriety. I suggest that you can't put a price on that.
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Old 09-05-2014, 07:40 PM
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I didn't read all the posts, but you know it's better to stay safe than sorry. Don't take risks, it's not worth it in the long run. I think if you make sandwiches for a while. ..another opportunity will come along and your income will increase in no time.
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Old 09-05-2014, 07:42 PM
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Who's to say that casino job won't be available six months to a year down the road, after he's successfully navigated early sobriety by making a living at the sandwich place? He might be able to do both, in time anyway. Or, by that time, a better job than the casino will have come along.
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Old 09-05-2014, 07:51 PM
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And besides...who doesn't like making sandwiches?
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Old 09-05-2014, 09:19 PM
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TDG we are behind you, I know it was hard with all the responsibilities you have. I didn't know how to answer this earlier although I was leaning against the casino job. It would be like my husband getting a job in an adult movie theater and not watching the movie. Good luck! My son went to Reno last spring with the Reno Jazz Festival, he's a sax player.
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Old 09-06-2014, 01:08 PM
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I understand it's a tough decision! The money would be good but not if it comes with letting your gambling spiral out of control. I think you're making the right move for what you need right now.
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Old 09-07-2014, 03:09 AM
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Amajorityofone, your right in that some people will work twice as hard as the underdog to succeed, and looking at your name you may just be that one!
I would be dishonest to say I think putting your head in the lions mouth would ever be the way forward even with a commensurate financial reward.
John.
More importantly congratulations at getting a job and good luck with sobriety.
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