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Originally Posted by SutterBrother
Smoking was great back in the day, because in addition to the lung and throat cancer, it was also a "boss shield" and would earn you your break time.
Basically, if you are working a menial job, and are sitting around out back with a dart in your hand, you can count on 5 min to be left the f--k alone.
If you're just sitting there without a tar bar, some jackhole is certain to show up and tell you to get back to work.
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Different job, but you're absolutely right.
When I was working at Greyhound or in a Kitchen smoking was the only thing that got you a break.
My Dad used to buy me a pack every week (He smoked, I didn't) just so I could go out back of the Restaurant or the Lanes and light up.
I didn't even inhale it, just light it up and hold it. But it was the only way to get a break.
Otherwise you're doing twice the work while everyone else is lounging around.
I don't even care about the smoking! The 'Break Policy' just needed to be fair but it just isn't.
If you need a Puff everyone just shrugs their shoulders and thinks "he worked hard, he just needs a smoke break."
If you just want to sit down for a few minutes you're a useless and lazy POS.
Cigarettes man, they were a way of life.