I'm wondering now that e-cigs are becoming so popular are employers letting workers use them in the office. Can anyone share some examples of companies where vaping is allowed on the job? I'm just curious.
where can vapers smoke on the job?
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It really varies from business to business...
I'm afraid you'll most likely find most employers will treat vaping the same as tobacco smoking. Not that it's right... just the current state of things in a lot of cases. It's going to take more education and public awareness to remove the stigma that vaping is equated to smoking.
I'm afraid you'll most likely find most employers will treat vaping the same as tobacco smoking. Not that it's right... just the current state of things in a lot of cases. It's going to take more education and public awareness to remove the stigma that vaping is equated to smoking.
Get an initiative started with other vapers where you work. As a polite and thoughtful group, ya'll can come up with a proposal and meet with your boss.
We got a lot of stuff done that way last few places I worked...(nice outdoor picnic areas, etc.)
(most decent employers want to keep a happy workforce, especially their "top producers" and valuable old timers who have been around for a while at the company who are mentors and know the ropes).
Make sure you have a plan to soothe and answer any questions they might have, ie. literature, trials, etc.
Always best to be proactive, rather than wait for some kind of rule to come down the pike, and then everybody be bummed out and complaining.
We got a lot of stuff done that way last few places I worked...(nice outdoor picnic areas, etc.)
(most decent employers want to keep a happy workforce, especially their "top producers" and valuable old timers who have been around for a while at the company who are mentors and know the ropes).
Make sure you have a plan to soothe and answer any questions they might have, ie. literature, trials, etc.
Always best to be proactive, rather than wait for some kind of rule to come down the pike, and then everybody be bummed out and complaining.
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I'm the office manager at the event security I work at and vape in the office. My boss hates the smell of cigarette smoke and was acstatic when I switched to vaping last yr.
I didn't really ask anyone in my office. I just made sure the people in my room are cool with it and try to be respectful
that is funny. I'm a reporter for Bloomberg News and am writing an article on the topic: whether employers are starting to allow vaping in the workplace. I imagine big employers don't allow it and some smaller employers do. Would you be willing to talk to me about this?
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Can we legally vape in the building?
I'm a college student was studying late at the union building last night. I vape in the building then A guy who work there telling me "you can't smoke a electronic cigarette inside. " I asked two cops the other day and they absolutely said there's no law for that in Washington state yet.. Is that true and the next time I see him I'll vape in front of him once I found out the answer
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I'm a college student was studying late at the union building last night. I vape in the building then A guy who work there telling me "you can't smoke a electronic cigarette inside. " I asked two cops the other day and they absolutely said there's no law for that in Washington state yet.. Is that true and the next time I see him I'll vape in front of him once I found out the answer
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Where I used to work I would just go outside like I used to. Even though everyone would try to talk me into going in the breakroom and do it just to start a ruckus.
I think for the most part it's still largely undefined. My friend works at the same place as I do and basically chain vapes in his office. Also walking around the building. I think he's going to get it banned and I am a lot more discreet (also work in a more open area).
There's a thread around somewhere about someone vaping in a vegan restaurant and customer complaints. Overall I'd say use tact, common sense and utmost respect for others. Otherwise I'd expect more strict rules will be defined sooner rather than later.
There's a thread around somewhere about someone vaping in a vegan restaurant and customer complaints. Overall I'd say use tact, common sense and utmost respect for others. Otherwise I'd expect more strict rules will be defined sooner rather than later.
At my Place of Business (fairly large global agricultural company) vaping is considered a tobacco product...IE it's against bylaws to do it on campus at all. Does that stop me? No way. I sneak vape, or Voop (vape while pooping).
This this this this this. While it doesn't smell as bad as cigarettes, many flavors do still smell. Perfumy odors can be just as overpowering as actual tobacco (if you've ever smelled a guy who's gone a bit overboard on the Ferragamo... dear lord!). The office is one thing; you know most of your coworkers well enough to explain it and seek permission. Doing it in a restaurant and those sorts of settings around strangers (and I know this is slightly OT) can be obnoxious. Other customers will resent you because you're clouding your neighboring tables with a perfumy haze and the staff will resent you because people will complain about it.
As to the topic at hand.... just get hired by an e-cig store
My husband works at Deere and vapes at work. He's in the factory so that may make a difference but the state is a smoke free state and his boss and big wigs haven't said anything while walking by.
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I live in Florida and there's talk about making the rules for smoking apply to vaping as well. I too vape in the server room but I also still like to hang out with the smokers ... that's where a lot of the best ideas and problem resolution come from.
I work at a car dealership and no one seems to care too much. One of the salesmen does it all the time but usually not in the showroom, mostly in his office (which he shares with 2+ others depending on the day) and when walking the stairwells. One of the lube techs does it wherever he happens to be standing in the shop, and a (former) parts guy would do it where he sat as well which is like an office with a large opening into the shop. I'm outside a lot but I usually don't do it inside when others are around unless its in the shop, it's an open space and no one likes anything that was just in your mouth to be in a big cloud around their head. It's also nice to be able to vape while driving their cars, no one's ever said anything since it doesn't leave a smell behind once the vapor dissipates.
Bottom line is use discretion and be respectful, and no harm in asking if people mind if you're in shared space... We don't want to become "as bad as those darn smokers" now do we
Bottom line is use discretion and be respectful, and no harm in asking if people mind if you're in shared space... We don't want to become "as bad as those darn smokers" now do we
Well as a vaper I no longer smoke on the job. I gave up smoking when I started vaping. Am I doing it wrong?
I've been very fortunate where i work.
I work in a fabrication shop for a large maintenance contractor and no one has said anything about my vaping,some even ask what the "flavor of the day" is
I work in a fabrication shop for a large maintenance contractor and no one has said anything about my vaping,some even ask what the "flavor of the day" is
I am a mechanic and my boss doesnt care. He is just glad im not smoking cigs. One thing he said is that if customers see me vaping they might think im smoking pot which makes sense cause my wife and i are one of the first vapers in this town and most people dont know what it is.
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LOL that is me as well! I vape at my desk sometimes and have done it in front of my boss.
I vape in my car. I wouldnt want to vape inside where I work. Not only can I damage the fuses we make by altering the surrounding, but also because the chemicals that are around me and on my hands I wouldnt want to contaminate my pv with it.
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