Can I just applaud this forward thinking responsible employer......
I developed a drink prob in my late teens early 20's. I did not realise I had crossed the line from heavy drinking into alcoholic drinking..
I was in trouble with the police, in my personal life, financial life, and in big trouble at work... It was only when I was confronted with the sack that I admitted to myself the extent of my problem.
My bosses gave me one chance to sort myself out and allowed me paid leave to go to rehab... it was there I started to deal with my problem and got myself involved in a fellowship with a 12 step program who have supported me from that day on.
I went back to work, and in time I was promoted.
I married another member of staff.. and today have a 7year old daughter who has never seen me drunk..
I believe if I hadn't been given that chance, I probably would not be here today.. to tell this story.
I guess what I'm trying to say is everyone deserves a second chance.
G