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Old 11-13-2014, 10:44 AM
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First real test

As background, I work for myself but work in a suite of a lot of really bright, and fun, people. After lunch a few thought it'd be a good idea to have some drinks here in the office (my office looks right into the breakroom so I can see the drinks being poured. Of course, all of them can stop at one or two. I can't say I'm tempted per say at this point, but I would have totally joined in as late as last week. Must...stay...strong.

Haven't been around anyone else drinking since I went sober Sunday.
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Old 11-13-2014, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by toooldfratguy View Post
...my office looks right into the breakroom so I can see the drinks being poured...
Leave. Make up the hours another day.
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Old 11-13-2014, 10:46 AM
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Concentrate on your work an dont' be afraid to spend some time here if work allows. And don't forget that it's "just a few" of them - there are certainly more who are not partaking.
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can you shut the door? turn your desk around? something to not have a visual?
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Old 11-13-2014, 12:41 PM
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Interesting that you call this a "test". One question - who's your teacher?

I'd call it a "no win situation" and head out of there. You should not have to put up with others drinking in the workplace in front of you.
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I'd shut the door so I didn't see it. Stay strong. You don't want to drink!
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Old 11-13-2014, 01:31 PM
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Temptation averted. Held strong. I can do this!
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Old 11-13-2014, 01:41 PM
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Stay strong but first build those sober muscles before flexing them first

well done btw
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