Listen up Cheech. We’ve all seen your shop’s Instagram page. We know you’re smoking weed on the job.
We get it. You think it’s cool that states are starting to legalize (or decriminalize) the herb. Maybe it is.
But that still doesn’t make it okay to start lighting up around customers’ cars.
We assumed that was common sense, but apparently not. So, to break it down for the stoners, here are 5 reasons why you shouldn’t get high at work.
1. It’s not professional
Smoke as much weed as you like in the privacy of your own home. But at work, you need to refrain from lighting up.
Substances that inebriate the mind are universally understood to be bad for business. Not only will your customer service take a hit, but clients won’t trust you with their vehicles — especially the custom rides you want to be working on.
Trust us, you don’t need customers asking, “Dude, where’s my car?”
2. It can damage your products and services
Think of all the stupid things you or people you know have done under the influence of marijuana.
Now imagine doing them around heavy machinery, sharp objects and expensive cars. Do you see where we’re going with this?
When high, you’re more likely to shirk responsibilities, make mistakes, forget critical steps and even react slower to potential dangers.
Besides, no one wants their new upholstery smelling like the inside of Jeff Spicoli’s bus.
3. It cuts into productivity
A surefire way to get nothing done is to light up.
Think about it: Have you ever seen someone high do anything productive?
Marijuana slows your motor skills and causes you to get distracted by half-baked ideas. While that can be fun at home, it’s certainly not conducive to running a business.
A high trimmer is more likely to put his hog rings in alphabetical order than install a convertible top.
4. Insurance might not cover it
Auto upholstery shops buy robust insurance policies to shield us from the financial liabilities of mistakes or injuries that may occur on the job.
But if you cause a mistake or injury while under the influence of a controlled substance (whether legal or illegal), you’re likely on your own.
All it takes is one screw up to send your shop up in smoke.
5. Think of all the money you’ll waste on snacks
Overhead expenses are crazy as is.
Throw weed into the mix, and you’ll suddenly find yourself splurging on margarita pizzas, Cheese Whiz, Bar-B-Q Fritos, Pop Tarts and even White Castle hamburgers.
An entire year of munchies later, you’ll be broke as a joke and way too fat to fit in the backseat of a Chrysler LeBaron.
Hash it out: Let us know what you think about smoking weed at work in the comments section below.
Retired Trimmer…And the dame goes for other drugs like Alcohol, Beer, Meth, or any other concoction that blends your brains what few you have left.
We had a number of people who TRIED to work for us all of whom had a problem with one drug or another, they didn’t think it affected there work but it did..
Bit far fetched but some solid points. Most people who smoke pot are actually more creative than those who dont. Also business owners who are successful and have been pot smokers how do you explain their success? Your points about distraction and motivation can be true but that also is determine on the type of marijuana you smoke and if you over do it or not. It’s a medicine and if used in moderation like a medicine and its not abused it shouldnt cause any issue but actually help you achieve the goals and creativity you seek. Good article but seems to have been written by someone who has never smoked or isnt a regular smoker which also is a big difference.. as to people who drink beer it’s not professional to do in front of clients and respect should always be first..
Amen to that shit. Make sure you dont smoke around materials, foam and inside cars. As long as its tight, right and smells like weldwood and new car who cares. Oh and dont get blitzed and talk to your clients stoned. After hours or when the doors are shut is fine.
Well Stated!
Ugh we get it. You are one of those annoying ass potheads who we always hear parroting “nuh uh its foineeeee!”. No, there is absolutely NO research backing up the nonsensical claim “people who smoke pot are more creative!”. The fact you would start off your rebuttal with an untruth presented as fact negates absolutely anything else you have to say. I personally dont care if people smoke/vape/edible in offtime, but in NO way is it appropriate to do at work.
Amen to that shit. Make sure you dont smoke around materials, foam and inside cars. As long as its tight, right and smells like weldwood and new car who cares. Oh and dont get blitzed and talk to your clients stoned. After hours or when the doors are shut is fine.
J. B. Pritzker, what an asshole.
But by all means take as many prescription pills as you want because they don’t effect you at all , this article is stuck in the 60s
Hello, interesting topic, thanks! Marijuana impairs motor abilities and leads you to become sidetracked by ill-conceived thoughts. While that could be entertaining at home, it’s not a good way to operate a business.