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Hello,
I am a 55 year old recovering alcoholic. My area of expertise is foodservice and restaurants. My alcohol problem has been an issue all my life, but took a critical role in my personal and professional career 12 years ago.
In 1995 I went to rehab and had 11 years of sobriety. During this time my career progressed quickly from a restaurant manager to director of business development and district manager for an on-site foodservice company. I was in-charge of national accounts. My salary tripled. Once I started drinking again, my career plummeted. I was asked to resign from my position in 2011. After several months of searching, I went back to the restaurant business and, although sober at this time, I was miserable. I left this restaurant chain for another and continued to self-destruct. In April of 2014 I showed up to work drunk and was terminated.
Since this time, I have not held a manager position or a steady job. Sober for over a year now, after rehab, group therapy and counseling I am feeling stronger than ever. My mind is sharp, my moral foundation is solid and I am ready to reenter the work force. I am currently working in a deli at a grocery store, humbling myself and happy to be earning some money. I am in need of direction on how I can begin to rebuild my career after burning so many bridges and at an age when most professionals are thinking of slowing down. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Rick Galing