Smokers in the workplace Down with you all

1 points by btc_man 14 years ago | 1 comment

I'm sorry smokers! I am tired of all the cigarette smokers in my office, these people easily get an extra hour of breaks, and for what, being addicted and not being able to focus on their jobs. A 10 minutes cigarette break is easily a waste of an hour.1. The half an hour leading up to the break is lost productivity, nicfitting and clock watching. 2. The 10 minute break usually turns into half an hour by the time the entire smoking crew is out there, one cig turns into two 3. Then there's the time needed to get back into the task you were working on.I don't smoke, and feel i should receive additional compensation for NOT being addicted to a substance the repeatedly takes me away from my duties.Don't get me started on the cost implications for a group healthcare plan, I hate having to share the costs for these smokers health problems.Hackers... Weigh in please, i can't be alone on this.

andymoe 14 years ago |

You have something to learn from your smoking co-workers. Taking breaks often will make you a happier person and give you time to think on the problems you are trying to solve and is time well spent.

I suggest a brisk walk around the block in stead of lighting up but to each their own. I sometimes go buy one of those overpriced coffees just to get the hell out of the office and give me time away from my computer to think a problem over.

PS. does not work here. Use two carriage returns instead.

mw63214 14 years ago |

I don't smoke, and this is basically flamebait, but seriously, get over it. Or allow smokeless tobacco in the workplace.