"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri 20 May 2005 06:25:02a, Graphic Queen wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
> > On Fri, 20 May 2005 07:01:52 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> > > wrote:
>
> >>Rob heard this on the radio: Guy notices his smoking co-workers are
> >>outside for their smoke break. He decides he wants a break, too. Goes
> >>outside with them. Gets written up by boss because "you don't smoke."
> >>Guy continues to go outside with smoking guys, but holds a lit cigarette
> >>in his hand. Doesn't puff. Citations stop.
> >
> > I can't imagine anyone having a smoke except on certified breaks. That
> > is ridiculous and sickening. That should not be allowed.I have only
> > had a smoke at a job on specified breaks and lunch break. Why would
> > any business allow people to take breaks like that?
> >
> > GQ
>
> Were you non-management? Were you paid hourly?
>
> Many companies, including most I've worked for, do not have scheduled
> breaks or even "official" breaks, at least not for management employees
and
> others who are salaried. Workers take breaks as needed and/or desired as
> long as the privilege isn't abused and demands of the job are met. This
> isn't at all uncommon.
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
> ____________________________________________
>
> Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
> Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

Exactly-try working night shift in a nursing home. No one much cares WHEN
you break, and we seldom took a standard 15 min. break because that's too
long to leave only one aide on the floor. Step out for a quick 3-4 puffs,
and back in!

Lynne A