By SFBEL - 21/05/2015 03:56 - Belgium - Leuven

Today, after being a resident DJ at a local club for over 4 years, I got fired. Not because I'm bad at what I do, but because my boss thinks I'm not 'having fun like the other DJs'. And by 'having fun' he means that I don't drink enough. I got fired for not being an alcoholic. FML
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tuslaw12 13

I don't drink much either and a lot of times people don't think Im having fun at parties because of it. I can sympathize with you here, you don't have to get wasted to have some fun.

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ninjahesten 18

the dj's that play when i go clubbing, mostly drink energydrinks or water :s like normal people, i wouldent drink while working :)

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nityasomaiya 46

Well, why in the world would refuse an offer like that? Paid to drink, dream job :P

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RandomRaveDude 10

It's a lot more work than that, trust me. A DJ should never be drunk in the booth, you need full coordination skills to play or mix the music.

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TheSmartAss10 21

You can't be fired for that, threaten to sue for wrongful termination.

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noonenoeone 22

You can be fired for not performing well and since it appears OP was not having fun as a DJ that would translate to not doing his job well. The DJ should not be some guy sulking on his laptop, he should be the personality of the club. Perhaps OP should pull the stick out of their ass, have a drink, and drop some molly!

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AdamTB 26

#16 And how do you know that he's not having fun? Alcohol and drugs do not equate to fun, and thinking that you need to be drunk or high to have a good time is rather dangerous thinking.

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SweetasCandy0609 28

#16 you have problems if you seriously think that someone can only have fun or be the life of the party if they are drunk or on drugs, that tells me that you aren't that mature if that's what your really think, because I know for a fact that just because you are drunk does not mean you are automatically having fun. I know I can have more than enough fun without bring drunk or on something.

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Fairyjoshy 13

Grats, #16, you just said that someone who needs as much coordination to do their job well needs to get drunk, which would reduce their coordination. OP doesn't have a stick up anything, they're a professional doing a professional job. A job that can be very fun on its own merits. If you need to get drunk to have fun, you've got a serious problem and need some help. Preferably from a secular, non-religious source.

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noonenoeone 22

OP you're in Belgium just go get some of that $10 a gram molly y'all supply the world with and live it up!

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Shade1982 20

Wrong country... Close, but no sigar. Or, pill, in your case.

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Zebediabolical 39

Cigar. If you're going to correct someone at least spell right.

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noonenoeone 22

It's made throughout the EU...

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winteraxeman 7

Working as a musician I sometimes get on the bad side of bar owners for not drinking while I am working. I honestly think they don't like it because they want to make some money back by me drinking.

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Arwen_Evenstar 37

That was my first thought. If you drink £€$100 a night that's a fair chunk back to them.

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vikky538 28

That's stupid. Consuming alcohol while working is never a good practice

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sweetbliss3 37

Ridiculous. since when does alcohol equal fun. most people do their jobs better when not drunk and not acting like idiots. with your experience though, hopefully you can find a new, better job quickly.

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Econforthwin 15

This is why wrongful termination suits were created.

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Colon_Man 17

As a recovering alcoholic, I say, "Keep up the good work!"

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