Re: Smoking in the Workplace

Wow! I cannot understand how some people think. Where do they get the idea that smoking was ever a right. Smoking in not a right, it is a priviledge and priviledges can be taken away. Just ask any parent who chooses to take priviledges away from their child(ren). Some employees are acting like childing when they get their candy taken away. I have been working for the govt over 30 years. There is not mention in my job duties, requirements or whatever that say I have the "right" to smoke. So how can you grandfather something in that was never in to begin with? Smoking should be banned whereever possible and maybe more lives will be saved and we would have a more healthier society. The cost of health care is skyrocking and much of that is because of problems caused from smoking. As far as a dress code, I feel that we need some guidelines to how we present ourselved in the public eye. If we are one of those employees that never see the sun or the public because we are in some hidden office way off in the basement somewhere, then maybe we do not need to restrict what is worn. But, for those who are in direct contact with the public, should exerecise some responsibility on how they dress. Casual dress can be accepted as long as people do not confused it with "everything" goes. To be neat and to dress neat only reflects how one feels about themselves. I do not wear a tie or a suit but I dress neatly and the public knows that I reflect a better image when they come to me for counseling that I am different than, lets say, the drug dealer down the street who is dressing appropriately to what he/she does or even the hookers as someone mention in here. For the most part, neatness in dress garners more respect and lets face it, in some jobs, respect is what we need to do our jobs. I am for a dress code that makes people more aware of how they present themselves in the public eye. Oversized sweatshirts, flip-flops, ragged jeans, etc should be out.

Re: Smoking in the Workplace

maybe we should ban "twinkies & ho ho's" too. i for one don't want to be a witness from some over weight over indulged federal employee dying from a heart attack in the cubie next to me. let's see who out there agrees.

Re: dress codes

Sure, wear a uniform and drop by the store on the way home from work. You will look like one of the store employees and everyone can ask you where things are. Maybe you can remember the outline of the store so well that you can direct people to the correct isle. Then you can go to the store management and request payment for your services.

Re: Dress Code

I agree and what a great idea. A uniform is an excellent way to create a standard which everyone can reach. There are no questions as to what is appropriate. Our military counter parts where ODU's which I think look great. I'm all for it.