E-cigs banned at my work

[scythe944]

I've been vaping at work for over 2 years... Today an HR person saw me take a drag (didn't even blow any vapor out, held it in as she came by my desk) and asked what it was.

When I told her, she had sort of a stunned look on her face and a few hours later my boss calls me into his office stating that they're no longer allowed in the building.

It is what it is I guess, but it pisses me off. Anyone else have their vaping rights taken away? I know it's probably legal to do so, but damn...

 

[GeorgeWachsmuth]

Ignorance reigns supreme in most work places...

 

[Lucky1384]

That's harsh, feel terrible about that for you. My employers have been very supportive so far, but I know for certain that if either of two particular managers noticed it happening too frequently, it would be banned immediately. As George says, it's just ignorance and the unwillingness to see reason.

 

[scythe944]

I guess it was inevitable. Used to like that HR person too, not so much anymore...

Thanks for the moral support guys! Guess they'll have to get used to me going away from my desk 300 times a day now, haha!

 

[cowjelly]

I know it stinks, my work is in the process of going smoke free and they are including e-cigs with tobacco products. They want us to sign a paper saying we won't smoke on property, including e-cigarettes. I have not signed it yet. I may refuse too and see what happens. The day they announced it security was walking around telling everyone and they made a point to look at me and say "This includes e-cigarettes." I was mad to say the least.

 

[Worzel]

More potty breaks! They cant prove what you do on the toilet!


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[scythe944]

That's ridiculous! Not even on the property?

I believe that I'll be vaping everywhere I can where no one can see me. The best part about e-cigs is that you can't tell 10 seconds after you use them, even in a closed room so good luck catching me next time, HR!

 

[horton]

Small minded people do dumb things. Wonder if they even checked out vaping before making the new policy?

 

[GeorgeWachsmuth]

I wonder if there is a "Natural" doctor out there that would give it his approval as a Nicotine delivery method..like patches or gum?

 

[Lucky1384]

That's ridiculous! Not even on the property?

I believe that I'll be vaping everywhere I can where no one can see me. The best part about e-cigs is that you can't tell 10 seconds after you use them, even in a closed room so good luck catching me next time, HR!

I believe there are stealth juices around that produce little to no vapor if you hold it in for a second. Can't see them being much different to All PG and no VG though!

 

[Purplepeeps]

That skinks! After two years?

I'd be hitting the bathroom all the time. Tell them you have bladder trouble

 

[GeorgeWachsmuth]

I wonder if there is a "Natural" doctor out there that would give it his approval as a Nicotine delivery method..like patches or gum?

I'M not totally serious...but.....

 

[ruet]

Are you allowed to consume liquid through a straw on company property? If so ask when they are going to ban that as well. Stealth vaping is no different...

 

[Dj tank]

There is no "right" to vape in your workplace. I understand where you are coming from though. Yes it sucks to be sure...but vaping can be disruptive at work. Clouds hang, smells linger, etc. That being said...I'd just be a bit more stealthy about it.

 

[bluecat]

Everyone should be able to crack open a beer too. Well if you work at Miller, you can.

 

[Truckin_Thumper]

Should have just told her it was a medical device for a breathing issue.

 

[Jarbs]

Cut a gasser and ask if that's banned as well.

 

[Vap!ngV!xen]

They just implemented this policy where I work. No cancer sticks, no e-cigs on the property period! Thank God for potty breaks!

 

[Worzel]

As long as there are no X-ray machines or metal detectors!


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[chimsweep]

Well that policy goes into effect this Great American Smoke Out Day this November, including Ecigs. My contention is hospitals have had similar policies for a few years, but if you walk to the other side of the street you are able to smoke, vape. We are not allowed to leave company property during the shift....no way to vape leagally. Now there is the stealth mode.