Hey all,
This is probably just a venting, but it really got my blood pressure up so I'm going to let it out.
I vape at work, in my office. I am an executive level employee, and none of my superiors have an issue with it. I personally believe it's 100% safe. I'm not a cloud chaser, or d-bag who blows it in people's faces or anything. I generally keep it in my own personal space.
There was a conference call where an employee chose to sit in my office instead of dialing in from their cube, because I can close the door and use speakerphone. After the call, which was only about 15 minutes, I get an email from that employee, here's basically what they said:
"First off, I do not want to debate you about this- I know you believe that vaping is safe, but I do not, and don't want to have a discussion about it. I would like to ask that when I'm in your office, that you respect my position and not vape around me because I believe it's dangerous and harmful to my health. Respect MY choices and don't vape when I'm in your office".
My first thought was that this person, who is so concerned about their health, might want to consider that their incredible obesity might be a far more immediate health concern than 15 minutes of minor second-hand vapor.. but of course, as a company figurehead, I had to be civil and replied that I respect her wishes and will not do it around her, period. I assured her that it was simply a habitual mistake and was as friendly about it as humanly possible. I got no response and now, when I say hello in the morning or whatever, she just scowls at me and says nothing. WTF?
I know there's a lot of negative propaganda out there about vaping and vapers, and that people like her believe all of it, but my god.. seriously girl.. if you are THAT concerned about your health, I suggest you lay off the pringles and ice-cream FIRST, as I'm concerned about her health causing our group health policy to have higher prices to deal with her being obese.
Ok, rant done.
This is probably just a venting, but it really got my blood pressure up so I'm going to let it out.
I vape at work, in my office. I am an executive level employee, and none of my superiors have an issue with it. I personally believe it's 100% safe. I'm not a cloud chaser, or d-bag who blows it in people's faces or anything. I generally keep it in my own personal space.
There was a conference call where an employee chose to sit in my office instead of dialing in from their cube, because I can close the door and use speakerphone. After the call, which was only about 15 minutes, I get an email from that employee, here's basically what they said:
"First off, I do not want to debate you about this- I know you believe that vaping is safe, but I do not, and don't want to have a discussion about it. I would like to ask that when I'm in your office, that you respect my position and not vape around me because I believe it's dangerous and harmful to my health. Respect MY choices and don't vape when I'm in your office".
My first thought was that this person, who is so concerned about their health, might want to consider that their incredible obesity might be a far more immediate health concern than 15 minutes of minor second-hand vapor.. but of course, as a company figurehead, I had to be civil and replied that I respect her wishes and will not do it around her, period. I assured her that it was simply a habitual mistake and was as friendly about it as humanly possible. I got no response and now, when I say hello in the morning or whatever, she just scowls at me and says nothing. WTF?
I know there's a lot of negative propaganda out there about vaping and vapers, and that people like her believe all of it, but my god.. seriously girl.. if you are THAT concerned about your health, I suggest you lay off the pringles and ice-cream FIRST, as I'm concerned about her health causing our group health policy to have higher prices to deal with her being obese.
Ok, rant done.
