if you are self employed or business owner if no one can fire you.why and why not.
2007-11-06 05:21:10 · 24 answers · asked by @NGEL B@BY 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No...for setting an example is important in a business, and not everyone can 'handle their liquor well'.
2007-11-07 04:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur driving a school bus then i would say no its not ok
if ur self employed thats entirely up to u since u are the boss but theres a difference between having a glass of wine and doing shots or jack daniels. any drinking can affect ur performance and if word gets out that i have a couple drinks while working (even in the privacy of ur own home) people may not use ur business and u could lose clients.
id say wait until dinner time to have a drink. u will work better, get more done and the quicker u do the work the quicker u can have a drink so be sober and ull get ur drink faster..funny how that works :) good luck
2007-11-06 15:08:56 · answer #2 · answered by jennybean7985 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should look at that question yourself closely . wether it be self employed or business owner , , surposeing you were just going to pick up a contract for your buiessness , that would keep your company in business for many years to come , and the people came around to check over your work place , , that was all right , but then they want to chat to the person in charge , which is you , and this is at 10.30a.m how is it going to look if you are tanked up on alcolholic drink , , not very good is it , also not a very good example to set for your staff workers , if they see their boss crashing into everything . YOU MIGHT BE THE THE BOSS but if the boss has an attitude like you , about fireing your staff , and for what reason? because you are over the limit then i for one would not like to even work for you. now think about your question?
2007-11-07 06:15:09 · answer #3 · answered by Tranquilty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to wonder as to whether or not you should or should not be drinking, you may have a problem and need to get help. If you are your own boss, you can do what you want but remember that drinking always has an influence on whatever performance that you are rendering.
2007-11-06 13:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by Christine H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done it before, but that's not the answer. Us girls would go out for lunch, and we'd usually go to the Ramp Room. After 2 beers and a sandwich, I was almost wasted, and somehow went back to work and was productive. Not so when I got upstairs with the big boys. I went to lunch at a different time then too.
2007-11-06 22:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by KitKat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its unprofessional to say the least.
And its just a bad work ethic in general. Legal or not alcohol is still a drug and if you are under the influence of any drug at work is just a bad work ethic. Responsible drinking is recreational and be kept that, on non working hours. I for one would not do business with someone if I met them at noon and they smelled like booze. I work hard for my money and refuse to take a risk handing it over to someone who isn't conducting himself in a responsible manner.
2007-11-06 13:28:09 · answer #6 · answered by George 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually sets a bad example
Most companies have rules against it. If you are a business owner, you would decide whether or not you would have that kind of rule. If you don't, you have to be prepared to accept employees who are drinking along with you. If you DO have that kind of rule, it would probably apply to you too.
2007-11-06 13:24:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perffctly ok, if done in moderation. However, I am not sure what kind of business you have, just be sure your clients are not smelling the alchohol on your breath. As a customer, I wouldnt do business with someone who might be a liability.
2007-11-06 13:44:30 · answer #8 · answered by vixxen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope! It doesn't matter if you are the boss or the worker . . . it simply is bad manners to do so! It sets a bad example to co-workers, employees, and worst of all: customers! I am self employed and I'd never condone it from one of my employees, so I've got to set an example!
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2007-11-07 14:36:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you operarte heavy machinery, then it's probably not a good idea.
If you are a carnie worker, then it's probably expected.
For self emplyed people, I would think that some of your clients may have a problem with that. So why risk losing clients?
2007-11-06 13:29:20 · answer #10 · answered by Louie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your job - self employed street walker - it would probably help you out there.
Self employed dentist - not such a good idea.
2007-11-06 13:29:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋