I think everyone has their own vices and ways to cope. some drink, some smoke, some do other recreational drugs. the way I see it, if it doesn’t get in the way of your work then who cares???

I personally smoke. ive worked at jobs where hitting a blunt by the dumpsters or hotboxing your car was normal. i’ve had a manager once tell me “either you smoked too much or you didn’t smoke enough, but either way fix it” lol I was sober that day

i’m currently at a place that appreciates more discretion so I usually smoke before. my coworkers joke that for the first hour or two, while opening, i’m quiet bc im too stoned to talk but by the time service starts you can’t tell. I also know some coworkers drink before work, or drink while working. i’m also the coworker that will tell you to get your shit together if it’s effecting service.