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<p>Lucy is away in England, so Vic welcomes her sister Louise onto the Sober Awkward podcast today. Louise has been sober for over 23 years and is an expert when it comes to alcohol and work environments. Together they delve into why there is so much pressure to drink with work mates, how alcohol and hangovers affected their careers and if there are any ways employers can make job and work functions a bit more AF friendly. Oh; and there are a few awful work related misdemeanours from Vic, Lou and the listeners to cringe over. So tuck your shirt in, polish your shoes and turn on the photocopier - it's time for the calamitous Sober Awkward curriculum vitae! </p><p>Show Notes</p><p>Guest - https://louvanstone.com</p><p>Join the free social network for the sober and sober curious made by awkward for you!!</p><p>go to <a href="http://www.cuppa.community" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cuppa.community</a> and find your kind of people. You can create free events, your own sober groups, find sobriety courses and so much more.</p><p>The kettle has officially boiled people!!! Get on there and start sharing your 'journey'!</p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://lyres.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lyres.com.au</a> Just head to their website to find out more about the mixology classes. </p><p>@soberawkward</p><p>@drunkmummysobermummy</p><p>Blog Post -10 ways to make your work environment more AF friendly - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/10-ways-to-create-a-healthier-alcohol-free-work-environment</p><p>Movie - Flight -Denzel Washington</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
1:14:46•8 Jun 2022
Workplace Drinking: Vic and Louise's Sober Tales and Tips
“Our jobs and the futures of our careers can depend on how many beers we buy the boss, our after work booze, banter and our drinking stamina.”
Ever felt the pressure to drink with colleagues, even when you didn't want to? In this episode of 'Sober Awkward', Vic is joined by her sister Louise, who brings over 23 years of sobriety experience to the table. With Lucy away in England, the sisters dive into the tricky world of alcohol in work environments. They chat about why there's so much pressure to join in on after-work drinks and how those dreaded hangovers can affect your career.
You'll hear some cringe-worthy work-related stories from Vic, Lou, and even some listeners that will make you laugh and wince at the same time. But it's not all embarrassing tales; they also discuss practical ways employers can create more supportive, alcohol-free work functions. Whether you're navigating sobriety or just curious about making your workplace a bit more AF friendly, this episode offers both laughs and valuable insights.
So, polish those shoes, tuck in your shirt, and get ready for a candid conversation about the intersection of work and sobriety.
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