Ha ha no worries.
It's not a non sequitur if it's your thread Jeff :)

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Glad to hear you are socializing successfully, Jeff. Assuming you are strong enough to withstand any pressure to drink, there is no reason you should miss out on socializing with your friends. And yes, that is the best way to get a good job in the real world.

This is a legitimate point and I think Jeff should be supported as he navigates this. It, unfortunately, is true that social situations often lead to contacts and help deals come together. Maybe take up golfing Jeff? Better than hanging out at a bar, no?

Jeff while I don't want to rain on your thread I'm trying to work this out. If you wanted to meet old friends and they would only meet you in a bar, well that would be one decision. Not a good one but a decision you made.

Meeting "independently wealthy [who] own their own companies and are well connected around here" is not a necessary precursor to getting a job nor is "I need to start shaking some hands and making small talk with people in hopes of landing a job."

Jeff I know what you are looking for is support on not drinking in a bar but my concern is that you went in the first place and that you believe socialising through any sort of drinking and glad handing is a precursor to a job. It's not.

That is your AV talking.

You don't need headhunters, drinks in bars or any of the rest of this. Your record is enough and if you need to set up another of your own businesses again you can do that.

What breed are the big dogs I used to have a Rottweiler before he passed as long as thier trained & treated right they are great dogs & have great memory with ppl they'l remember you as uncle Jeff

Thanks Mera, I love golf by the way. I'm just not very good at it. But I like playing. Never drank when I played either.

I always appreciate input. Another set of eyes and ears is always welcome. I guess I was "taught" that that is how many jobs are obtained...through connections.
Regarding your last statement, there is nothing I want more than to open up my own business again, and I have been racking my brain as to what that could be or what I could do.

Hey Wolf, mine is a golden retriever and the other one I think is a german shorthair? I'm not sure to be honest. He's bigger than my golden by quite a bit. He's a great dog, but neurotic. Needs a lot of attention.

Hi!!!

So glad to hear you made it! Flex those sober muscles. I would just caution you to be extra vigilant in the next couple of days. In my experience my AV was rampant after these type of successful episodes. Keep up the good work and keep us posted!