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I’m concerned it’s creating unnecessary hardships. Quitting smoking is hard. If you’ve lost a job and need a new job then stressing over U-Haul’s no-nicotine po
by DaiPlusPlus 7y ago
I’m concerned it’s creating unnecessary hardships. Quitting smoking is hard. If you’ve lost a job and need a new job then stressing over U-Haul’s no-nicotine policy - or losing out on a job that you’re otherwise qualified for only because of your nicotine habit - then I imagine the added stress and disappointment - and hit to one’s ego - might drive someone to smoke more - or adopt other unhealthy habits like drinking.
Also, I’d be very surprised if significant numbers of people give up not just smoking, but all forms of nicotine, just to get a job at U-Haul. They’re probably missing out on great talent this way.
...now, if they instead would hire a smoker on the condition they complete a company-funded stop-smoking treatment course, then that’s different. I admit I haven’t read the article so I don’t know if that was mentioned.