@Work

[VaporPhreak]

I was unemployed/self-employed when I made the switch to vaping, and I never thought twice about it. When I was onsite with a client of mine, I would reframe from vaping or would step away to a restroom or my car to do so when needed.
A couple of months ago, situations changed in my life and I took a job with a relatively local technology firm, and throughout the whole hiring process it never even registered that there might be an issue until I showed up for my first day.
For the first week or so I vaped outside like a smoker as I was new and didnt wanna rock the boat and the weather was decent. As temperatures started to drop I began stealth vaping at my desk, but by then my manager and a few others knew of the device. Within a week of stealth vaping I was "caught" in the act and figured I was in trouble. My manager knew and didnt care, but when the VP walked over and began a conversation about a client I wasnt paying attention to the fact that my JS was still in my hand. I took a long deep pull while he was speaking without even thinking about it and then was forced to answer a question. Big Billowing Clouds erupt from my mouth as I answer his question. Then the it hit me... OH S***! **dear in the headlights stare on my face** **long awkward silence** The VP laughs a bit and says "Wow I cant smell a thing. Its pretty cool that you can do that inside, I will have to have you do a demo for the other smokers!"

Long story short... It was a good day

 

[RatRacer]

That's too funny. It is good to see that there are still open minded employers out there.

 

[pianoguy]

Outstanding!!

 

[ProfessorDaffy]

I love it when life is full of good surprises. Great story!

--Prof Daffy

 

[scottjamez]

Awesome! Hope more of us can have employers like you.

 

[VaporPhreak]

Yeah, these guys are great. Very open minded crew, and one of those small laid back kind of companies. Its a lot like a big semi-dysfunctional family that pays you to spend time with them. LOL Its not everyone's cup of tea, but I wish that part of their mindset would rub off everywhere. I think the big issue is that most non-vapers see vaping as being to close to smoking rather than being an alternative to smoking. Its all in the perception.

 

[scottjamez]

I'm in a similar situation. I work at a very small tech firm (8 people in the office). I vape all day at my desk. Unfortunately my boss smokes about a pack of Marlboro reds a day in his office. Makes quitting cigs real hard. So much for the clean indoor air act. I guess small companies think they are exempt.

 

[beckah54]

VaporPhreak,

A picture of your face at that moment would have been priceless!!!

 

[imawitch]

VaporPhreak, so glad to hear that ur day was good

ot,

eta, my day was good, i baked a loaf of bread from scratch..MMMMMMMMMM

and i vaped my tooshie off while baking it lol

whohooooooo witchy can smoke in the kitchen now...

 

[ladysolitary85]

lol thats priceless!

 

[Ponda]

In the past, when I've been asked a question while holding my breath, I just stare at the person with a blank expression while mentally counting the seconds before exhaling. Needless to say, it didn't work that well.

Now when it happens, I just look right into the person's eye for a second and then look to the ground while nodding and scratching my head. This buys me at least five more seconds. I also make sure to quickly exhale fully first before answering.