Our office in Ca. was very marijuana friendly. It wasn't even odd to see numerous folks, worker bees to management ,out talking and smoking J's in the parking lot during their lunch hour. I was new to the area, so I figured it was a California thing. They were quite open about it. And the parking lot always gave me a contact high, so I always hit the snack machines by 2:00...hehe
The gay thing is obvious. Progressive is a queer mecca in the business world. There are rainbow flags on every third desk or cubicle. It was actually a good thing, as most of the guys who work there are very, very gay. These guys would embarass Charles Nelson Riley and Andy Dick. In this environment even a unkempt guy like me could meet gals at work."He's not really cute, he's opinionated and offensive......but at least He's not gay"
They actually announce coming out parties in the company and celebrate "queer-birthdays". A sample email:
"Hey Progressive People! Regional Salesman Brad Smith is celebrating his 3rd year OUT and PROUD! today, so be sure to give him a big smile and a big hug! Brad has been with the company for 2 years, is simply amazing in business sales and is quite an asset to the company. Brad and his life-partner Grant relocated to Sacramento from Georgia, and they enjoy soft jazz, hiking, shopping and quite times at home. Brad and Grant, you are Progressive People!"
This was in the late 90's and I was new to California, so I was a little taken aback with this atmosphere...hehe. In Kansas we comment on a salesman's numbers, not lovers. But California is different.....
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Interesting..I thought Progressive gave discounts on auto insurance to folks who didn't drink, etc. At least that's what I recall when I once got it in IL. (Don't worry- I won't be patronizing them again)