You never know if you'll have adverse reactions, even if it's safe for most people.
I have a good friend (who is otherwise reacting normally to stimulants) who took IIRC ~50mg of Modafinil for the first time for an exam in uni. They ended up having to go to the ER in the middle of the exam, got diagnosed with some form of allergic reaction. Doc said it can happen for many medications.
Whenever trying a new substance for the first time, do so in a way and context that minimizes impact of unexpected effects or adverse reactions.
So I agree OP was irresponsible and should at the minimum have taken one dose off work before their first work-day on it.
I have a good friend (who is otherwise reacting normally to stimulants) who took IIRC ~50mg of Modafinil for the first time for an exam in uni. They ended up having to go to the ER in the middle of the exam, got diagnosed with some form of allergic reaction. Doc said it can happen for many medications.
Whenever trying a new substance for the first time, do so in a way and context that minimizes impact of unexpected effects or adverse reactions.
So I agree OP was irresponsible and should at the minimum have taken one dose off work before their first work-day on it.