EP 412: Reader Question - What if I can’t get a job because I don’t drink?

This Naked Mind Podcast

Annie Grace

Mental Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 21 August 2021

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Summary

It’s a tough job market, so what do you do if an employer attempts to connect with you as a drinking buddy during an interview? In this week’s reader question, Annie keeps it super simple.

Avoid the awkwardness and follow-up questions with this energetic, confident response. Your future employer will thank you for it!

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0:00.0	This is Annie Grace and you're listening to this Naked Mind Podcast where without judgment,
0:16.0	pain or rules, we explore the role of alcohol in our lives and culture.
0:27.2	This episode is sponsored by the Live Alcohol Experiment, a 30-day science-based and compassion-led
0:32.5	journey where you learn to develop a healthier relationship with alcohol without relying
0:36.9	on willpower.
0:37.9	Why?
0:38.9	Because the truth is that willpower runs out.
0:41.4	Instead, you learn how to focus on what you gain, not what you give up.
0:45.0	So you can feel good about the decisions you make without shame or guilt.
0:49.0	With the 30 days of video training, virtual daily coaching and a private and supportive community,
0:54.7	you get that now so much more.
0:56.4	Join us today to get happier, healthier, and to take back your life.
1:00.9	Your Live Alcohol Experiment starts on the first, so sign up at livealcoholexperiment.com.
1:06.8	Hey, it's Annie Grace.
1:10.6	How is everybody doing?
1:11.6	Today I'm answering Reader's questions.
1:13.6	Today's question is, how do you address the fact that you don't drink or on a break from
1:18.7	drinking in an interview setting?
1:20.4	I've been interviewing for a new job and the hiring manager asked me, so what's your favorite
1:23.9	beer?
1:24.9	My response was, well, after the last several months, it's been NA beers as I'm taking
1:28.8	a break from drinking.
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