While many addicts never miss work even while acting out, the reality is that our addictions tend to take a devastating toll on our employability. Many of us are fired from jobs because of drug or alcohol use, while others simply struggle to find work at all. Time...
During your first year of sobriety, should you consider moving to a different city for a job? The idea of a “fresh start” might be appealing, but is that really best for your recovery? In Twelve Step meetings, you’ll often hear old-timers warn about the...
The importance of get-well jobs is not only for your own confidence, but also for the confidence of those giving you work opportunities. I have a friend who was a very successful lawyer. He had a drinking problem—a serious one. He got sober, and he is still sober...
