My boss smokes in the office. How can I get him to stop without losing my job?
931106
You should have access to an employee realtions person internal to your company. They handle these matters in a confidential manner. If you do not have access to an ER person, then you can get in touch with your local OSHA dept and make an anonymous complaint. \n\nNow--if you work in a bar or some place where smoking is the norm, this does not make sense.
996528
I don't think making him smoke a whole pack will help. My mom best friend did that to her daughter and now her daughter is a heavy smoker. \nI think taking away his luxuries for a certain amount of time or until he gets his act together is the best thing to do.
32420
make him smoke the whole pack until he's sick.  it worked 40 years ago.
836552
See if it's possible to close or cover the vent with something.  Some hardware stores have magnetic covers or screw in shields that redirect the airflow.  \n\nIf you have building maintenance, bring the problem up to them and/or your manager.  This will impact your health if more drastically if it continues.  You could even see about having management set & lock the thermostat control.\n\nYou could also ask that the AC be turned down or off in the morning and then turned on later as the heat of the day rises ... to save money for the company.\n\nYou could speak to him in a very direct fashion about it and try to come to a compromise.  You could also get to work early and set the thing then crazy glue it in place or remove the dial (but, I would talk to management before defacing company property).\n\nEvery time you come back to your desk, change the temp back.  \n\nKeep a sweater or pull over at work, don't bother carting it back & forth home.  Lastly, bring in a space heater - fight Ice with Fire.\n\nGood Luck!
239866
Smoking interferes with my life in every aspect, including work. The cravings cause me to become distracted at work. Out in public I have to search for places that allow smoking. On trips; disney world, the bronx zoo, etc., I have to plan the visit around the smoking areas. It controls me; I can't control it.
684518
I try to put myself in the other's shoes in regard to if I had to hear this news, who would I prefer to hear it from?\n\nThe answer is clear.  I would much rather get it from my office mate than be embarassed in front of my boss as a new employee.  I would also respect the person for being straight with me and not whimping out by telling the boss.  After all how hard is it to figure out where the complaint might have come from?  After talking to the boss, the guy is libel to come back and ask, "Do you think I smell?"  Then what do you say?\n\nTell him politely as possible over lunch one day.  He will be grateful to you.
935683
You should contact your local health department. I do believe that in most states, the health department is charged with enforcement of non-smoking laws. \n\nBe sure to carry a small tape recorder with you after you complain. You can expect that there will be illegal retaliation against you.
1024975
1. As a form of peaceful protest, collect butts from ashtrays and sweep them up around your workplace or home.  When you've got a significant amount (say, a cubic foot) deliver them to city hall or personally to the mayor (or anonymously if you want), and say, "You are making this pollution and garbage legal.  Do something about it."  (Or words to that effect.)\n\n2. If you're inclined to and you are sure that the asshol^H^H^H^H^H^H smoker is not violent, carry a non-flammable (no aerosols) and non-irritating air freshening spray.  Spray it in the direction of the smoke but DO NOT spray it on the cun^H^H^H smoker.  That would be assault.  If they ask you to stop, tell them you wouldn't spray if they weren't smoking.\n\nI'm a little more aggressive than that and often pour water on ashtrays when the dimwit puts down the cigarette for a moment, or do other things (eg. "accidentally" knocking them out of their hands with umbrellas).  I'm willing to back it up, but I would advise you not to do such things.
1111638
Do you have an office?  Close the door.\n\nIf not, inform the whistler that when you have client meetings you would like it quieted down - that you find it hard to concentrate.\n\nIt is likely the whistler doesn't even know that s/he is doing it.\n\nDo not go to management until you have it addresed with them directly.\n\nIs it good?\n\nAnd it is not sexual harrassment to whistle - it is only if it is a wolf whistle directed at someone.  If I whistle the tune "whistle while you work" it is not.  That person should not get 2 points.
653466
Who cares if he smokes just let him and tell him that you dont care as long as he doesnt do it around you. You cant make someone quit it is a hard thing to do so dont waste your time good luck
685748
tell your boss it is a health issue.,or start looking for another job !
238330
Complain to management.\nI sympathize.  You are working in a poisoned workplace.  The stress from this kind of person can be crushing and take all the good feelings of accomplishment and interest out of the workplace.\nI worked with a great team of people at one workplace and one of these people was hired.  Within a year, half of the people quit.(myself included)  The person was fired right after I left.\nPeople like that are usually VERY good at manipulating managers.  If you wind up having to quit, make SURE to specify the bad behavior as your cause for leaving, in terms that relate to those actions hindering your ability to do your job.
1118669
Well, if you don't own the business, then you really have no right to tell the owner(s) how to run their's.\nSecondly, there is a drastic difference between breathing the air outside and having to deal with cigarette smoke in a condensed area.  \nWhile I'm sure you are aware of the countless cancer causing stories related to smoking, cigarette smoking doesn't promote a healthy lifestyle.  If your company pays for your health benefits, they have to pay more when there are smokers.\nAlso, why should smokers be allowed to take specified breaks during the day while non-smokers are not given the same privilege.  And don't give me the non-smokers can get up and talk to people at the same time as the smokers are on their break as innumerable office statistics show that both smokers and non-smokers waste multiple hours during the week on non-work related work items.\nIf you really don't like the rules that may be set up within your community, run for a seat on county board or for city council and see if you can change the rules from within.  That's why we have democracy and that is what your son (and many of my friends) are fighting for.
223604
I hope it is not your boss doing that. I once had a boss who would come into my closet, I mean office, and close the door, then proceed to rant and rave at me and tear my files apart and throw everything around, leaving a huge mess for me to clean up. I was scared to death of him.  That job lasted three months before I left, but it seemed like three years.\nIf it is a co-worker on the same or a lower level than you, can you go to your supervisor? That is not a good working environment, and could even be harmful to your health, mental and physical.  Until that person either receives the therapy so obviously needed, try to avoid confrontations, and see if you can get transferred to another area, or have your hours changed so you don't work the same shift as the nutcase.  Good luck with all that.  Take care of you and your safety first.
497372
Hostile work environment, I'd go with that, or consider calling OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety.) Noxious gases and high levels of bacteria are cause for concern for the workplace, right?\n\nDid they pass out eye protection in your office?\n\nHow about Scott Air Packs or other respirators? Are they in easy reach of anyone who might require them?\n\nIs there an adequate alarm system? I suggest that rotating flashing lights above the bathroom door (warning the unwary not to enter) plus sirens and a loudspeaker announcing when it is safe to re-enter the workspace might be something to consider.\n\nWhat about running "fire" drills. If you see the Comptroller heading in the general direction of the loo, your health and safety officer is completely within his rights to pull the alarm and announce a general evacuation of the premises. Then he should conduct a role call at the designated meeting areas.\n\nIt might be wise to practice administering CPR (preferably on the prettiest women or guys, if that's your preference) \n\nIt might not be too extreme to demand that the Comptroller's favorite stall be marked off with biohazard tape and flooded with strong UV. Ask about installing a huge fan to whisk toxic fumes out of the building. In fact, an executive "washroom" with a special lock should be built just for this guy....\n\nIn the next county.
938786
yeah quit right in the middle of a really buissy night...just tell your boss to take the job and shove it your walking out...if hes that much of a jerk leave him in a pinch.  hope you find something better...i had one of those bosses once... i quit told the other boss and the other one said yeah i know hes real hard to work with sorry about that... so people understand.  some people you just cant work with.  good luck.
727666
Contact your local health department.  You will need to go over your boss's head, which might cause some problems for you.  But in my opinion, it would be worth it to get those assholes to start obeying the law.  Best of luck.