Today, I got back to work from a 3 week vacation. My boss had asked me to get him something so when I returned I presented him with a shotglass with the British flag on it. I later found out that he is a recovering alcoholic. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, the boss returned from vacation. While he was gone we thought it would be a great idea to fill the water cooler with margaritas. Even after rinsing it, we still have lime flavored water. Needless to say we got a company memo about appropriate office behavior. FML
Today, I had to have a word with my boss about how him coming into work drunk is probably not a very good idea. FML
Today, after drinking myself to an oblivion, I awoke with a massive hangover. I didn’t want to go to work, but every excuse I came up with in my head screamed of alcoholics. When I arrived, my boss asked me why I was there. It was my day off. FML
Today, while working at the bar, I was having a flawless night. Every pour was perfect, every shot expertly measured. I saw my manager for the first time that night, turned to greet him, and knocked over a tray of 30 or so glasses. Only two remained unbroken. FML
Today, it's been almost a week since I returned from my vacation to Ireland. Before I rarely drank. Now I'm pretty sure I'm an alcoholic. You might think I'm joking, but I've woken up hungover every day since I landed there. I basically paid to kill my liver and become AA's next poster child. FML
Today, a coworker confided in me that he’s taking a leave of absence to get treatment for alcoholism. I feel for him, but I’m also incredibly jealous. He’s better at our job while drunk than I am while sober. FML
Today, I got promoted to a management position. After work, I went for a drink with my co-manager and a few of our colleagues, where they discussed their plans to take Ecstasy before/during our work Christmas party. Wonderful. FML
Today, I didn't get promoted, but the guy who showed up to work drunk a few weeks ago did. FML
Today, as a recovering alcoholic, I called my brother to share the news that I've been sober for a month. He invited me to a bar to celebrate. FML
Today, I was at my boss's house for a company BBQ. Earlier I had taken muscle relaxants to calm my lower back pain. After a few drinks it was clear the alcohol and medication did not mix. I woke up few hours later to find out I had stripped naked and jumped into the 4-foot cake before passing out. FML
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_Noon_ 0
There's probably no way you could've known that, so I think he'll appreciate the gesture :)
locasocha 0
he doesnt have to use it for drinking, he could use it for like a decoration
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Comments (66)
shoshizzle 0
That's not really a bad thing. He can use it for other things, or just put it on display in his home. It wasn't intentional anyway and who were you to know?
Galex7471 4
My great-grandfather was an alcoholic so my grandparents don't really drink or keep alcohol around the house. They do have quite a few shot glasses which we use to hold toothpicks at parties. They actually work really well for that!
Nightfallz 0
so? a shotglass isn't going to make him go drink again
bnwranbo 2
my sister goes to AA meetings as a recovering alcoholic, & she collects shot glasses
intotheblue 0
Aww, well you didn't know he was recovering, I'm sure he understood. And it's not like getting a shot glass as a souvenir from someone's trip - when he explicitly asked for a souvenir - is going to make him go back to drinking.
cs68507 0
I have over 30 shot glasses and have only used like 5 of them for actual shot taking. They are a great collectible.
banana3718 0
as a recovering alcoholic myself, i gotta say...i wouldn't be offended at all, i'd probably laugh. no sweat ;-)
KyriKryptonite 0
FYL I've almost done this before except with a bottle of whiskey... maybe he can still use it for shots of... milk?
Snazaza 0
you came back from vacation and your boss asked you to get him something? he didn't specify what it was that he wanted or just felt that he needed a gift?
lastminuteperm 0
Uhhh...hmmmm.... Oh! My dad is a recovering acholic and him and my mom collect shot-glasses.