I'm torn on the subject. On one hand, I abhor being around smoke. I avoid it at all costs, because I'm so allergic. Being fat, etc., does not really affect others on the job, but the smoke in the air I breathe does.
And, I've noticed that smokers get "breaks" on the job to smoke while the rest of us plug away and work.
That said, I dislike this kind of selection. But trust me on this, selection does happen on many levels, but it's not spoken about except behind closed doors.
Uh--an allergic reaction requires protein. There are no proteins in tobacco smoke.
That's a very global statement.
A few points and take them as you will:
1/ You are not allergic to cigarette smoke (it is not possible) I tire of pointing this out to people. Liberals use this argument all the time and when asked to prove it go remarkably silent.
2./ I'm a smoker and yes I take breaks. I also supervise 13 people (who don't smoke). I also arrive an hour earlier than everyone and leave an hour later. Come on down and tell me sometime how much harder you work than me.
3./ Next time you get in your car, explain to me how I pollute the environment more than you.
Thats about it.
We don't have "breaks". We can certainly work while smoking just like the office fat asses can work while munching snacks and the office speed junkies can suck down coffee at their desks. It's just that smoking is banned in most offices, while munching down cheetos and getting high on caffiene isn't. I remember working in an office years ago where the only one who didn't smoke was the secretary who we used to go outside often and take fresh air breaks. Non-smokers fart a lot. It's worse now that there isn't pleasant wreaths of smoke wafting about the office absorbing it. I wish they'd ban farting in the office make them take their fart breaks outside.
you aren't allergic to smoke. ask your doctor if he'll test you for it.
breaks? i take 2 15 minutes breaks to smoke. how is that different from the people who stand around talking socially for 20-30 minutes 3-4 times a day at the coffee machine, kitchen, break room, or just because they meet in the halls? oh, because they stay in the building?
and yes, being fat does effect people. health problems, space issues, and smell factor. because yes, a fat person will sweat more profusely than most people who aren't and they stink. and that is offensive to me.