Aibu to suspect my boss of using cocaine

[ThisIsStartingToBoreMe]

If you had regular one to one meetings with your boss lasting two hours and he went to the toilet twice during those to 2 hours and came back fidgeting with his nose and sniffing would you suspect him of abusing cocaine or is that a really tenuous connection?

He's not necessarily on the sniff but, that would be a sign of usage

It's a big assumption to jump to. Do you have any other suspicions to add to the weak bladder/runny nose scenario?

I would be more likely to assume he had a cold

Does his behaviour change between going into and coming out of the loo?

It can't be a cold though coz he does it all the time. He's young (30) and ambitious and competitive and we work in a very fast paced and stressful industry

I'd assume cold, sinus issues unless other things pointed to coke. Tbf if it's not affecting how he does his job then leave his toilet visits to him.

Is there anything else to go on?

Maybe he's allergic to the washing powder you use?

He seems more pleasant when he comes back not that he was unpleasant before if that makes sense

Maybe he has a prostate problem and a post nasal drip !!

Do you work in a dairy based company? If so that is my wanker ex and yes
If not it could be hayfever...

Sinus or hayfever would be the first thing on my mind but it's hard to say when we can't see him.

I would definitely think he was taking coke in the loo and I speak from experience.

Based on your info of the industry, highly likely.

But I doubt anyone would care unless they were forced to deal with it formally.

Sounds likely from the industry, but speaking from experience, sadly no one's likely to care

No I wouldn't assume that. I would think he had sinusitis or allergic rhinitis.

I wouldn't because I am naive and wouldn't know how to recognise the signs.

Think I just need to ignore it

I think that's the right move.

I've got awful hayfever and sinus problems. When I take my nasal spray, it clears out my sinuses and my nose runs a fair bit

I've also taken coke in the past though, there's not a massive difference. Look at his eyes.

Does he drive a blacked out car and wear a big medallion in a dollar shape?

I wouldn't think of cocaine.

I often blow my nose when I go to the loo, and probably have a little sniff and check for unwiped bogies afterwards. It's possible I could need two wees in two hours if I'd had plenty to drink.

How does this impact you?

If it has just started these past weeks, then I would guess it is pollen related.

I think ignoring it is probably your best bet*, but if something blows up (no pun intended) and questions are asked, you knew nothing, suspected nothing.

• Assuming there are no issues around his performance or behaviour at work.