From beer on tap in startups, to encouraging going out and getting plastered as 'team building', alcohol is very prevalent.
Although I've never had an alcohol problem, I've always been hyper-aware of alcohol culture issues, probably because several of my family members have had drinking problems.
You can always tell when folks have put in the little effort to make organizations and events comfortable for everyone, whether or not you drink. It's a matter of empathy that goes a long way. It really sucks when not drinking is a socially awkward thing to do because of the environment.
Alcohol is also a drug, and you are a superhero if you recognize this problem and deal with it. If you see a friend or family member suffering from alcohol addiction, you should always offer them profound treatment and he can overcome the problem.
It does suck, I hate feeling like I'm being judged or that some of the higher ups won't promote me cause I'm not drinking. I can sometimes just feel the vibe I'm killing. I'd say 'lol', but it kind of sucks.
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Although I've never had an alcohol problem, I've always been hyper-aware of alcohol culture issues, probably because several of my family members have had drinking problems.
You can always tell when folks have put in the little effort to make organizations and events comfortable for everyone, whether or not you drink. It's a matter of empathy that goes a long way. It really sucks when not drinking is a socially awkward thing to do because of the environment.
Alcohol is also a drug, and you are a superhero if you recognize this problem and deal with it. If you see a friend or family member suffering from alcohol addiction, you should always offer them profound treatment and he can overcome the problem.
It does suck, I hate feeling like I'm being judged or that some of the higher ups won't promote me cause I'm not drinking. I can sometimes just feel the vibe I'm killing. I'd say 'lol', but it kind of sucks.