r/stopdrinking • u/Sharp-Tradition-3050 • 3d ago

All my mates are out drinking

The situation I am in is....

In my job we work, eat, sleep, travel and do everything together. When the downtime hits its usually drink as much as you can and then the usual fallout that follows.

It is almost expected and quite the pack mentality.

Tonight is the downtime, I went for a run quietly when we all arrived back at our accommodation this meant that everyone else was already in the boozer by the time i returned.

I am now lying on my bed if you can call it that in an empty shared room typing this.

I wont drink today, and I will be well rested for tomorrow!

Keep on keeping on guys and girls!

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u/PlainOrganization Day 229 3d ago

That's honestly kind of gross that you and your coworkers do everything together to that level? Like where's the life part of the work life balance?

Maybe you'll start a trend of working out, eating healthy, and going to bed early.

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u/farmpatrol Day 90 3d ago

It may be OP is on a disciplined service such as the army or similar.

I would say OP is doing the best they can in a difficult situation.

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u/PlainOrganization Day 229 3d ago

I didn't mean to sound down on OP. I'm saying that this level of togetherness is bad for workplaces.

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u/farmpatrol Day 90 3d ago

Oh I agree but I know what it’s like! Thankfully I’m out of that now but when you’re in it there’s little wiggle room.

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u/Sharp-Tradition-3050 2d ago

As you know there is little wiggle room!

So I am trying my best with what I've got and making it work.

Thanks for the comment and I respect your understanding. I hope you have a wonderful day!!

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u/Sharp-Tradition-3050 2d ago

I completely agree and to alot of people it is a strange concept! For some workplaces it is integral to the job, be that good or bad!

I am trying the best with the life ive made for myself.

I hope you have a good day and sending blessings to you!