Compulsive Gambling Behaviors Observable in the Workplace
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Compulsive Gambling Behaviors Observable in the Workplace
Summary
Ever wondered if a colleague might be struggling with compulsive gambling?
Identifying Compulsive Gambling in the Workplace
Compulsive gambling is often referred to as the "hidden disease" because its symptoms can be discreet until the problem becomes severe. However, keen observers can detect subtle signs.
Gambling activities can consume a considerable amount of time. Gathering the necessary information to make bets, placing those bets, tracking outcomes, borrowing money, and making payments can all impact work life. The following behaviors, identified by educational resources on compulsive gambling, may become evident:
Signs to Watch For
1. Tardiness
- Frequent lateness due to late-night gambling activities or stress-related sleep issues.
2. Extended Lunch Breaks
- Long lunches for off-track betting, meetings with bookies, or dealing with creditors.
3. Afternoon Disappearances
- Missing for trips to the track, engaging in card or dice games, or following sporting events.
4. High Use of Sick Days
- Sick days taken as soon as they accrue, often for gambling purposes.
5. Irregular Vacation Usage
- Vacation days used sporadically instead of in longer blocks.
6. Frequent Restroom Breaks
- Long restroom visits to read sports pages or listen to gambling news.
7. Excessive Phone Use
- Frequent calls to betting outlets, bookies, creditors, or potential money sources.
8. Reading Sports Literature at Work
- Consistent reading of racing forms, scratch sheets, or sporting news.
9. Organizing Office Pools
- Running sports or paycheck pools, which can indicate a personal gambling habit.
10. Collecting Betting Money from Colleagues
- Gathering funds from others under the guise of convenience, but to place personal bets.
11. Planning Gambling Trips
- Regularly arranging trips to gambling locations like Atlantic City or Las Vegas, hinting at familiarity through repeated visits.
12. Operating as a Bookmaker or Runner
- Acting as a bookmaker or runner, as many with these roles are themselves compulsive gamblers, often to support their gambling activities.
By recognizing these behaviors, workplaces can better support individuals struggling with compulsive gambling and encourage them to seek appropriate help.
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