Asking Eric: Boss is an alcoholic, but no one at office will face reality 65.1%
New York Daily News - By R. Eric Thomas - 3/31/2026, 4:00 AM
Indoctrination 28.9% - Negativity Bias 20.1% - Optimism Bias 14.8%
Dear Eric: My boss is what could be called a “functioning alcoholic,” which in this case means that, in spite of having a severe drinking problem, he manages to hold down a job, even while actively drunk. Over the years, I have been phasing out the act of “looking the other way.” My refusal to accept his drinking has led him to cast his... more