U-Haul to Stop Hiring Smokers

[jerry old]

What about those who drink alcohol?
There's evidence that alcohol is the deadliest drug, killing more than tobacco and all other drugs combined.

Very important point Apple,

 

[Pepper]

I have the moon in the 7th house and jupiter aligning with mars... .....let the sunshine in...

My boyfriend in high school was in the first Broadway production of 'Hair.'

 

[DaveA]

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Good point. Is U-Haul going to forbid smokers from using their vehicles, trailers, and storage units?

I have no idea but it is my opinion that it is more a business decision than a moral one. I believe that you can request a vehicle not used by smokers when you are renting . We can all request non-smoking rooms in hotels/motels and I think that there's a surcharge of some sort if you are found to have smoked in these rooms

Not a moral issue for me. I've never been a smoker and no one in our immediate family smokes but I have no objection to people smoking in their homes or out in the open air. I don't think it's healthy but that's up to the individual.

 

[fmdog44]

I'm not so sure about that.
if they could quit, I believe most would. I'm former smoker.

RR that was what I was saying, most would. I too am a former smoker.

 

[fmdog44]

If it weren't for health reasons and expense, I never would have quit. I loved to smoke. I would if I could but I can't so I shan't.

How much money would you calculate you have not spent since quitting? Another great reason to quit. Today the price where I live is as high as $7+ / pack.

 

[Pepper]

I'm actually not calculating how much I've "saved" but I do notice I rarely use the ATM anymore!

 

[hollydolly]

How much money would you calculate you have not spent since quitting? Another great reason to quit. Today the price where I live is as high as $7+ / pack.

the average pack of 20 cigarettes here is £10.80...USD equivalent at the current exchange rate..$14.20 in the USA ... most people here Vape now.... My husband does..it gets on my nerves because he does it indoors and when he smoked cigarettes he always smoked outside..

 

[Linda Doc]

The thing about smoking inside of any vehicle or hotel room is the stink that it lets behind. I refuse to stay in any hotel that allows smoking. I also refuse to rent any car when I am traveling that has the odor of stale smoke. Most car rental agencies do not allow smoking inside their vehicles.

By government laws, employers who do not allow smoking inside of their offices, vehicles or even on their campus, are not in violation of discrimination. Why would anyone want to encourage it? Being self-destructive is no way to go through life.

There are a few things that insurance companies and employers can do to help lessen the health cost burden. Not allowing smoking is one. Most employers now pay for cessation classes and/or cessation medications. United even focused on weight loss at one time. Anyone that was considered obese was offered incentives to lose weight. If anyone was caught with alcohol or drugs in their system, they could be immediately terminated. This was done through random testing. In most cases, if you came forward and stated that you had a problem with alcohol or drugs, you were offered to be sent to a rehab at the company’s expense. I know of other companies that have also done this.

I'm with you! I refuse to stay in any hotel that isn't completely non-smoking. I want to go to Las Vegas (never been there) but most of the hotels are attached in some way to their casinos, and thus allow smoking. It's hard to find deals on the non-smoking hotels, which are largely those of the Hilton chain. I also would not rent a car if it smelled like smoke.