Reminder for folks going to GDC with the intention of networking/landing a job: Do not get so drunk or high that you embarrass yourself by doing dumb things with potential employers. It reflects badly on you and makes it seem like you're comfortable making bad decisions. 1/-
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Sure, everybody posts some dumb crap on the internet once in a while, or makes a mistake, but getting drunk to the point of vomiting/passing out, or getting high enough that you can't function during a conference is a *very different matter.* 2/-
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So here are some pointers: - Chase each drink with water - Check yourself regularly - There's still a stigma around weed, so be careful and don't smell like a stoner - Pills are bad, mmmkay? 3/-
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Finally, a lot of people don't drink when they're in situations where they need to be professionally composed. With that in mind, if you're going to offer to buy a drink, and someone declines, it's also 100% acceptable to offer to buy them a soda, some food, or nothing! 4/-
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Obligatory "if you're a dude buying a lady developer drinks because you want to network with them /and you are strangers/, having the bartender hand them the drink directly is more preferable than bringing her a open bottle or cup."
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