Today, after my first day at work at a local daycare, I found out that I'm not entitled to breaks because I'm the only worker there who doesn't smoke. My boss asked me, ''What do you need a break for?'' FML
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iAmPaul 49
Report him. You're just as entitled to a break as everyone else.
TanzWolf 26
That's just sad...
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Comments (179)
EffingAnnoying 7
When I worked at a restaurant serving only the smokers got breaks. Basically when you work in a restaurant you don't get a break. So I pretended that I started smoking so I could have a bit of a break. Maybe childcare is the same way? FYL.
worldclassrager 41
I don't recommend smoking yourself but still you should have a break
Cuppycake90 7
Start smoking
Divia1 9
yeeeah, that happened to me too. When I was working 12 hour shifts in a tiny fish and chips restaurant. To eat I had to go into the kitchen and watch for customers through the order window and stop if someone came in. this was only like 6 years ago, in canada.
Marebare23 17
You're entitled by law to get two breaks. You can report your boss. :)
shelbycobra0991 8
I live in the States, and though breaks are supposed to be a legal entitlement in most states, an extremely busy environment sometimes prevents you from having them. But I've never heard of an employer dictating who is and is not allowed a break. z Sorry, OP.
sem2183 13
Ewwww. I wouldn't want a bunch of stinky ass smokers handling my kids. That's just nasty. And that's complete bullshit.
Shade1982 21
Judgmental ass...
Klima_fml 29
Head to the labor board, you're entitled to your breaks! Companies can get away with so much crap :/
Shade1982 21
Labor board? How big do you think a daycare is?
calucalay 13
If they are not smoking around the kids then whats the problem? Guess what people smoke. It's an addiction and a choice they make for their own bodies. Instead of judging by what they dpnfor themselves judge by how they treat your children and their children.
soulreaper12296 28
That isn't what OP is complaining about. OP is complaining because her boss wont let her have a break because she DOESN'T smoke.
FaultfulJoy 7
Smokers are jerks! Selfish jerks. Most of my family smokes, and they're all jerks. They don't have any consideration nor respect for NON smokers. Ridiculous. You should report them!!
Shade1982 21
Okay... Gross incorrect generalisation there...