I’m an active substance and alcohol abuser, moving up the ladder at a big4. Anyone similar out there?

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Not today, HR

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I once had a fling with a partner at a Big 4 who was an active alcohol and substance user. Probably went out for drinks 3x during the week even after working long hours. All of his partner friends were the same.

So in terms of moving up the ladder … it’s fine.

In terms of also moving to an early grave… welp.

And in terms of building sustainable relationships outside of work? Let’s just say it ended because I found out he was married.

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1 rung below you, but yea I’ve been a high functioning addict most of my adult life.

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“It’s bad for you” they say. But they like who it makes me, and how I perform, better this way.

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I’m with you but the lack of sleep is getting to me 💀

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I think when you are younger, no health issues and with less responsibility (both personal and work), then you are able to function well and sometimes the behaviour is even encouraged, to be fun etc. As you get older, I think it catches up with you. Have seen several middle-aged colleagues/friends struggle with substance issues, and it does not normally work out that well. May seem a long way off, but it catches up with most people, sadly.

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A/S all?

Can you stop for a week or a few weeks? I love drinking because I get bored a lot. But, I can stop for a month if I want to. Not drinking until summer hopefully, fingers🤞.

Try to stop for a week or so…

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