Big Book Study - Post #37
Jim K
Good morning everyone!
We are beginning at the bottom of page 145. Reading through to page 148, there are many ideas that have been adopted by industry in general that are beneficial to helping alcoholics in the workplace.
Paragraph 2 on page 148:
"It boils down to this: No man should be fired just because he is an alcoholic. If he wants to stop he should be afforded a real
chance."
In evidence today are the multitude of EAP programs that direct alcoholics to recovery.
Read to the bottom of page 149 - last paragraph:
"Today I own a little company
(The Honest Dealers Association).
There are two employees
(Jimmy B and Bill)
who produce as much as five normal salesmen. But why not? They have a new attitude, and they have been saved from a living death.
I have enjoyed every moment spent in getting them straightened out."
That was the little automobile parts business that Hank ran and that Bill and Jimmy B. worked at. I don't suppose there was any exaggeration there? <wink>
The last chapter before going on to Dr. Bob's story and returning to the beginning of the book is Chapter 11 -
"A Vision For You"
on page 151. We'll begin there with our next post.
Have a great day!
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