David Boyle
David Boyle
4 Years 363 days - Despair
4 Years 363 days - Despair
4 Years 363 days - Despair
Tuesday 14th May 2024
David Boyle shares his despair after landing a demanding job he can't turn down due to financial pressures. A brutally honest yet humorous episode.
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
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Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Boyle's job interview leads to unexpected despair.
- The reality of long work hours hits hard.
- Financial pressures force Boyle to take the job.
- Impact on family life and personal commitments.
- Boyle's humorous yet raw take on his situation.
This is the golden handcuffs. You don't even want to do it, but you can't say no to the money.
David Boyle is back with another episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', and this one’s a rollercoaster. Boyle takes us through his experience at a job interview that leaves him in a state of absolute despair. He starts with a chuckle that's anything but joyful, setting the tone for a brutally honest recount of his day. Boyle lands the job almost immediately upon meeting the interviewer, but the reality of what that means hits him hard.
He describes the sinking feeling in his stomach as he realises the long hours and demanding schedule he'll have to endure. The job sounds perfect for someone looking to work hard and make good money, but for Boyle, it feels like a trap. He calls it the 'golden handcuffs' - a job he can't turn down because of the financial benefits, yet one he dreads doing.
Boyle's humour shines through even in his despair, making you laugh while feeling his pain. He talks about how this job will affect his family life, comedy career, and even his ability to take his kids to school and activities. The episode is a raw and unfiltered look into the financial pressures that come with sobriety and adult responsibilities.
Boyle shares his financial woes, including credit card debts and loans, and explains why he has no choice but to take this job. His honesty is both refreshing and heartbreaking. He even jokes about his Bitcoin investments and how he'd rather go bankrupt than sell them. The episode wraps up with Boyle preparing himself for the gruelling months ahead, promising to share every detail of his journey.
If you're looking for a brutally honest, yet humorous take on the struggles of staying sober while dealing with life's curveballs, this episode is a must-listen.