
...in my job, if we're too intoxicated to work, it's expected that we just take the afternoon off as annual leave and just carry on the next day...
( , Sun 11 Jul 2010, 16:22, Reply)

I suppose i could get away with it now, as I'm the boss! But my previous jobs in a different industry, it would be instantly out the door, gross misconduct, so no warnings.
( , Sun 11 Jul 2010, 16:30, Reply)

... for example, Bus / lorry /train driver, anything where lives could be at risk, that's just sensible.
But as a lowly, sexy IT engineer... I don't think there's much danger.
( , Sun 11 Jul 2010, 16:34, Reply)

your boss would be a bit peeved if he expected an afternoons work out of you and you said 'Nah, decided to get pissed instead' and went home without notice. But all work places are different!
( , Sun 11 Jul 2010, 16:38, Reply)

I am frequently amazed at what he gets away with, best job EVAR!
( , Sun 11 Jul 2010, 16:45, Reply)

...but I guess you're right. In case you're wondering, I work for a University.
( , Sun 11 Jul 2010, 16:48, Reply)

I expect they have pretty much seen it all. I work with artists, so have seen a fair bit myself!
( , Sun 11 Jul 2010, 16:51, Reply)

I'm not student-facing myself (I look after corporate systems and academics) but there are four bars on the premises! What do hey expect to happen???
( , Sun 11 Jul 2010, 17:01, Reply)