Drinking at work POLL

[carifly]

2. But those times are rare- mostly the holiday party and retirement parties, so one, maybe two times a year.

[ErinExpat]

Lol, KA. You know someone is sadly pressing the delete button as we speak (or type).

[lightbulbsun]

We sometimes have town meetings at the end of the day where they serve beer/wine. I probably could have taken an irish coffee to work this week and nobody would have known. I didn't even talk to anybody yesterday.

[ering1115]

I believe that OPM has a 2 drink limit at lunch for federal employees. Just a fun fact for you.

My office is pretty liberal about it. If you are out to lunch, sure. If it is an office event, sure. If your clients are buying, you must. But, I checked and there is no written HR policy that I can find on boozing at work. I think being drunk would be strongly frowned upon, but I don't think a beer or glass of wine at lunch would get you fired.

[limey]

We've shit canned people for showing up drunk or with alcohol on their breath.

At my current and last two employers you were not allowed to drink at lunch.

[vicky]

Dec 28, 2012 11:33:25 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

And for those of you who cannot wait to point out the erroneous information above, I'm here to tell you that I'm just being silly, so chill.

[gozf]

Verboten in current job. Verboten is job prior to that. But I've had jobs where it wasn't a big deal to have a drink or two at lunch, or where they'd break early and have a cocktail hour from 3:30 - 5.

I think it's a poor idea to be drunk at work, or to drink if the culture doesn't make room for it. But if you're in control and it's not frowned upon? why not?

[peachykate]

We have a one drink per lunch policy and we used to partake at our holiday outings. I haven't seen anyone have a drink in years, our new boss won't let us have one, and other than that I rarely go out to lunch.

[Deleted]

I'm a SAHM and I fully condone drinking at all hours.

[vicky]

When I was a criminal researcher, sangria at lunch was a friday staple. As a teacher, never drank except for holiday parties - then we drank whatever the bosses handed to us. Oh, and booze was a common birthday/going away present.

[bcv513]

We actually don't have a policy. It is a tradition here to get hot chocolate or coffee with sambuca on Christmas Eve. The restaurant next door offers it that day only.

[ralphlauren]

I do not currently work so it is never frowned upon when I drink.....

When I owned a restaurant, I may or may not had a few drinks during a shift

[Mrs.Beagle]

I work at a hospital. So forbidden and you are fired on the spot.

[mookie]

completely forbidden. But I work for a brewery so we have stirct policies in place against drinking in the workplace.

[mookie]

Dec 28, 2012 11:32:29 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

And for those of you sans smarts, verboten means forbidden in Spanish.

And for those of you without smarts, sans means without in German.

LOL

[sosaystara]

I teach 8th grade. Definitely off-limits.

[vaportrail]

We have a kegerator in the kitchen. Beer is like water here.

[mookie]

Dec 28, 2012 11:43:44 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

Dec 28, 2012 11:42:18 GMT -5 mookie said:

completely forbidden. But I work for a brewery so we have stirct policies in place against drinking in the workplace.

This is interesting. I would think that such a place would have a more relaxed attitude about it.

It's only allowed at the company 'pub' and company organized events.
But we can't drink on the premises for end of year parties, department parties, after work drinks, etc.

[fuckyourcouch]

we have no written policy but it is known only with clients/meals.

[vaportrail]

Dec 28, 2012 11:42:18 GMT -5 mookie said:

completely forbidden. But I work for a brewery so we have stirct policies in place against drinking in the workplace.

can i ask what brewery? sounds like a cool job.

[RoxMonster]

I'm a teacher so it's definitely a no-go all the time, as it should be.

[walterismydog]

Well, I work from home, so I can do what I want. However, in the office the fridge is stocked with beer and happy hours at work are pretty regular (the unwritten rule is don't drink before 3).

[Deleted]

2.

[starlily]

Never in the office, but it's unofficially ok to have a drink at lunch as long as you are not driving.

[nightandday]

elementary school teacher, here. So as much as we'd love (and NEED) it, it's obviously forbidden

[BlackCanary]

Working from home- I've had a drink a time or two.

[eddy]

State employee so no. We can't even get our employer to foot the bill for after hour boozy treats. Gah taxpayer $$!

[hisno1girl]

;D

[10outof9]

Definitely verboten during work hours, on account of working with wild animals and all. Keepers have even been fired for making a habit of coming to work hung over. When you have to rely on coworkers to follow proper safety protocol, it's a big deal if someone's distracted.

[cahabalily]

I'm a grad student. My adviser is a brit. He usually has craft beer in his research fridge.

That should pretty well explain things.

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