Why do they ask you if you smoke?

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Brandonpdx, Feb 2, 2011.

  1. Lonewolf2000

    Lonewolf2000 Medium Load Member

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    Stick it where the sun don’t shine.
     
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  3. Lonewolf2000

    Lonewolf2000 Medium Load Member

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    Couldn’t have said it any better.
     
  4. #wishfulthinking

    #wishfulthinking Light Load Member

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    While you all make good points about smokers, one simple point is missing. One of the reason that they ask this question is if they put you in a truck with another driver or trainer, they don't want to match up a smoker and a non smoker as it usually doesn't end well. Also, they try to keep the smokers in trucks that have been smoked in and non smokers in trucks that have never been smoked in.

    Another point about smokers: Smokers tend to be the least productive employees because they take more breaks during the workday than other employees. They usually take several "smoke breaks" during the workday.

    They are also the most expensive ones to insure because of all the smoking related illnesses that occur.
     
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  5. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I'm a smoker and I get assigned a new truck when the time is due. I do not stop for smoke breaks, and I couldn't care less about the insurance.
     
  6. ZVar

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    I'm not a smoker and can't stand most smokers as they tend to be arrogant pricks. They think they have a god given right to blow that crap in my face.
    That said, for a driver, I don't see how this counts. I've never seen a driver smoke and take a break to do it. it's always either while walking back to the truck or driving. Mostly while driving.
     
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  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Some of us at least attempt to be courteous about that. I don’t even like lighting up in the presence of children.
     
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  8. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    This one doesn’t. Some of us can smoke and drive, and lose no productivity.
     
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  9. snowman_w900

    snowman_w900 Road Train Member

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    Let me just say.....you sir, are a rebel and one tough sob.

    God help us all if you ever get mad. Chuck Norris will run for the hills
     
  10. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    You think I'm bad?

    You should see my 17 year old daughter!
     
  11. snowman_w900

    snowman_w900 Road Train Member

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    Well, since you offered...let's see some pictures fella.
     
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