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Would you report cocaine use at the Christmas party?

305 replies

Nevertime · 14/12/2021 20:56

A member of staff was seen using and offered it to others too.

It's not something I do and I'd think it completely inappropriate. I wasn't there, but I'm not sure I'd have reported it.

It has been reported and staff member is suspended pending an investigation.

Would you have reported?

OP posts:
Scautish · 14/12/2021 23:40

@PlanetNormal

Having done a lot worse than a couple of lines of Charlie in my time and not being a hypocritical sanctimonious prig, no, I absolutely would not have reported it.
So you are completely fine with child abuse, rape and torture? No guilt at all?
AffIt · 14/12/2021 23:40

Yes, and I have done.

I work in a senior role in fintech - we 'carry over' a lot from banking, where it's considered a bit more acceptable, but I have reported previous (please note the word 'previous') colleagues for doing it.

Cocaine is a horrific industry and anybody who indulges has blood on their hands, IMO.

AffIt · 14/12/2021 23:43

@PlanetNormal

Having done a lot worse than a couple of lines of Charlie in my time and not being a hypocritical sanctimonious prig, no, I absolutely would not have reported it.
How much worse?

Like, if county lines, murder, exhortation, crime on a global scale etc isn't bad to you, what the fuck is?

whynotwhatknot · 14/12/2021 23:48

well i dont know about reporting but its a bit dodgy if she does it regularly and who knows whilst teaching aswell?

cabbageking · 14/12/2021 23:51

If we are talking about teachers who work with children and young adults they need to set an example in work and their private lives

Anordinarymum · 14/12/2021 23:51

@Nevertime

I have to admit I'm surprised how shocked the rest of the staff seem to be.
Yes of course they will be especially given the other member of staff has been reported for doing something they probably all do.
ABitOfAShitShow · 14/12/2021 23:53

Nope.

user478932071 · 14/12/2021 23:59

@wanttomarryamillionaire

No I wouldn't because im not a nosey, self righteous twat.
And I am guessing you’re not a millionaire
AnotherMansCause · 15/12/2021 00:00

I'd report them. Because of county lines. Because they're a teacher & they should be setting a good example - if they're openly taking it at a party they obviously aren't bothered. Because the drugs trade funds terrorism. Because children in the countries that grow drugs are frequently murdered on the street for failing to keep watch/didn't keep watch properly/a relation failed to do so/as a warning to others. Adults too. Because he obviously doesn't know or care what toxic agents were probably used in its production, or that it's been cut with, & obviously doesn't care much for his own health & life.

Allsorts1 · 15/12/2021 00:02

@Scautish if legalisation is the only way to solve the consequences of the corrupt and failed war on drugs, why bother wasting your breath demonising end users? People who care about the victims of prohibition should really be focussing their disgust at prohibition and the power of corrupt industry lobbies and politicians… unless of course they’re just moralising 🤷🏼‍♀️

Longdistance · 15/12/2021 00:03

If you weren’t there or offered it, then no as it is hear say. Those who saw/ were offered it would be best suited to report.

Oblahdeeoblahdoe · 15/12/2021 00:05

Being hungover is taken seriously in teaching. I've had to deal with a teacher who regularly turned up worse for wear

Octavi · 15/12/2021 00:08

Yes if I saw it. Wouldn't want them teaching my DC.

Octavi · 15/12/2021 00:09

I see what damage drugs do through my work.

CPL593H · 15/12/2021 00:13

No, if it were off works premises/off works time, but I would lose respect, not least because it is a stupid drug that never improves anyone who takes it.

safariboot · 15/12/2021 00:16

It would depend on the company. In a school, yes I would. But in some companies it'll be the one reporting the drug use, not the one doing the drugs, who loses their job.

It's not a harmless drug and it's not a victimless crime.

Unreasonabubble · 15/12/2021 00:18

@safariboot

It would depend on the company. In a school, yes I would. But in some companies it'll be the one reporting the drug use, not the one doing the drugs, who loses their job.

It's not a harmless drug and it's not a victimless crime.

Wow! Some some companies would condone drug use? Shock
BlackCatz · 15/12/2021 00:25

Absolutely not. Weird behaviour to.

safariboot · 15/12/2021 00:28

They'd never admit it officially. But there are definitely working environments where cocaine use is prevalent. If your colleague takes coke, you boss takes coke, his boss takes it, heck the CEO probably takes it. Then you're not going to get anywhere "reporting" it internally, it'll be covered up and your boss will conjure up a reason to get rid of you.

Less than there used to be, but such workplaces are still around.

Electriq · 15/12/2021 00:31

Its shocking how common cocaine use is, I've never taken drugs, and lost total respect for so many people at Christmas parties for it, I wouldn't report it though, not mtly problem.

Electriq · 15/12/2021 00:32

*not my problem.

AnotherMansCause · 15/12/2021 00:33

This YT video is about cocaine production. Pretty unpleasant from a personal (health) & environmental perspective.

Unreasonabubble · 15/12/2021 00:34

@safariboot Sad I suppose for the general layman, such as me, I cannot understand this "normal behaviour" with a drug that could potentially kill a user.

I think you have seen enough in your lifetime otherwise you would not have responded as you did.

guardiansofthegalaxychocs · 15/12/2021 00:35

@Nevertime

Sorry so as not to drip feed it was a teacher, if that makes a difference.
I’m a teacher and yes I would. For a few reasons - it’s illegal, it shows poor judgement and attitudes, potentially could be a safeguarding issue if they are a drug addict.
Lockheart · 15/12/2021 00:38

5+

This thread is extremely interesting reading given the context of some recent horrible court cases involving child abuse. On threads discussing those cases people emphasise the need to report any suspicious and lament those who don't.

Yet on this thread we have:

"Grown adults don't report others"
"Keep your beak out"
"Mind your own business"
"Snitches get stitches"
"I'm not a sanctimonious twat"

It's an interesting dichotomy when you consider the level of child abuse in the supply chain of these drugs.

Presumably they're the wrong sort of children though, and A-OK to exploit and abuse since you're getting a personal benefit from it.