How do you get a new job when you were fired from the last one for being a drunk?

Answer 1

Well, it depends. Have you changed your ways? Do you intend to?

It's hard to say to a boss, "Hire me" when you have a poor work history and no intention of improving.

However ... if you HAVE made an effort to overcome your problem with alcohol, and can prove it, I would come clean and tell the interviewer.

Explain that your skills are good, and that because you have lost so much time through your drinking problem, you are eager to get back to work as a strong, sober person.

Of course, this is not going to work with everyone ... but you may be surprised how many people have been where you are and may be willing to give you a chance.

It may also depend on the industry you are in. People don't want a person who may be unreliable around safety on constructions sites, for example, so you may have to start lookign at a different type of job.

Or, you could re-train and come back into the workforce in a few months or years, and just put the past behind you.

One way you might be able to work through this is to contact a careers advisor or counsellor. Talk with people at your local AA or contact your local council for the names of people who specialise in rehabilitation for people coming back from problems to work.

Best wishes and good luck :-)

Answer 2

it depends if you're willing to change. if you're gonna go back to being a drunk, it's going to be quite difficult to find a new job and keep it.

If you are willing to change, next time you go in for an interview, be honest, and fess up. When asked why you were fired from your last job, tell them the real reason why.

Then let them know that you know you made a mistake and deserved to be fired after all the irresponsiblity. Also let them know that you've changed and are ready to be a responsible leader.

That should win you over. AND GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

Go to an AA meeting or sign up for some kind of alcohol rehab meeting and get written proof that you've gone so that incase they contact your previous employers you can prove you've changed and are more responsible now.

Answer 4

First, you need to find out what kind of reference your previous employer is giving you. If they are not disclosing the conditions of your release, then you don't have to worry about it....
If they are, ensure the interviewer that you have used that a definite learning experience, and are bringing a lot more maturity to their company. Reassure them that while we all make mistakes, the important thing is to learn from them so that they are not repeated! =) Good luck!

Answer 5

You need to make an effort to clean up your act or you will never have a decent job. I have know people with drinking problems and until they quit, they could not function enough to work, unless it was a crap job.

Answer 6

it is against the law for a former employer to say anything bad about you.they are only required to confirm if you worked there,how long,but they cannot give details on reasoning for letting you go.
but,hey....don't be dumb.....don't go to work drunk.....save that for when you are off

Answer 7

Sober up, and if you have great. If you have maybe you could ask for a chance to prove yourself.

Answer 8

Don't use the last place as a reference. Don't put it on your resume, they'll never know.

Answer 9

Quit drinking. I hope you make it through the day without withdrawals.lol

Answer 10

find an employer who's also a drunk!