By juice723 - 20/11/2013 11:09 - United States - Marblehead

Today, my friends started calling me "Soberman" because I recently gave up alcohol and have a Doberman. Normally, I wouldn't mind the nickname, but they call me Soberman everywhere. My new boss now thinks it's because I AM an alcoholic. FML
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jsni2132 18

Hey, it's better than being called doperman.

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JasonUMN 15

Who cares about the nickname. The real focus is that you took a positive step to change your life, and that's what's important here.

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worldclassrager 39

I think your boss has his words mixed up...but you could have a worse nickname...

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sabrinalynn22 19

I'm sure your friends can think of better nicknames.

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glitterkuro 18

Take the boss aside and quietly explain the situation. The nickname is nothing to be afraid of- in fact, it shows a positive decision you made. Then tell your friends that while you don't mind the nickname, it's giving off the wrong impression at work and you'd rather it remained between your group of friends.

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sanecatlady 13

You should sic your doberman on your boss. >:)

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conqueror57 11

Was it take your friends to work day? I'm a pretty firm believer in work and private lives staying separate. The only crossover should be spouses at a Holiday party.

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glitterkuro 18

...maybe they're friends from work? Or are you suggesting that you should never make friends with people you go to work with?

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conqueror57 11

I think you can be friendly with work people, but no, I don't think you should be real friends. Because then things like this FML happen.

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catanita 18

Why a boss give a damn about an employee being an hypothetical alcoholic as long as at work he is sober and does his job?

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Axel5238 29

Being good friends co workers can and will back fire. People gossip and that stuff is going to get around the work place and really affect someone's reputation like this. Though I'm hopeful your boss will understand. Make sure friends know not to bring up stuff like this at work.

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