Cameras at work...

Matrix · Thu 28 Apr, 2005 19.30

Heyho. I was just wondering what the boards opinions on CCTV is?
We've just had them installed at work, which now means I can't sneak out for a fag in the afternoon. Im really quite miffed at my boss's decision. Has anyone else had this? What can I do, bar wearing a ski mask...

Gavin Scott · Thu 28 Apr, 2005 19.35

Smoke on your break period.

Or...

Would your boss indulge a 'special understanding' along the lines of, "I won't take breaks, I'll grab a quick ciggie here and there instead"?

As my excellent boss allows.

Chris · Thu 28 Apr, 2005 19.59

Give up smoking. It'll improve your health and you won't wreak of the smell of fags when you walk back into the office.

Jamez · Thu 28 Apr, 2005 20.05

I worked at a theme park a couple of years ago, and in the middle of the season they installed 3 CCTV cameras which recorded everything the staff did on each ride.

Everyday I would get the boss coming over to give me a bollocking. The thrid day he came over to 'discuss' things with me, I resigned there and then and walked out of the park.

5 other staff followed me in the days afterwards!

Sput · Thu 28 Apr, 2005 20.16

Jamez wrote:I worked at a theme park a couple of years ago, and in the middle of the season they installed 3 CCTV cameras which recorded everything the staff did on each ride.

Everyday I would get the boss coming over to give me a bollocking. The thrid day he came over to 'discuss' things with me, I resigned there and then and walked out of the park.

5 other staff followed me in the days afterwards!

Were you the guy with the microphone who shouts "Scream if you wanna go FASTERRRRRR!" in a James Martin-esque voice?

Martin · Thu 28 Apr, 2005 20.59

A friend of mine worked part time in a franchised outlet owned by a guy living in Australia. He could watch what was going on through CCTV from his home in Australia and even type in messages to those working at the time. Seems like the kind of guy that has more money than sense.

Lorns · Thu 28 Apr, 2005 21.21

I wear nicotine patches if i have to go long periods without smoking, the gum is just, YAK!!! Having an arrangement with your boss like Gavin Scott has with his sounds like the best solution.

Lorns · Thu 28 Apr, 2005 21.26

Jamez wrote:I worked at a theme park a couple of years ago, and in the middle of the season they installed 3 CCTV cameras which recorded everything the staff did on each ride.

Everyday I would get the boss coming over to give me a bollocking. The thrid day he came over to 'discuss' things with me, I resigned there and then and walked out of the park.

5 other staff followed me in the days afterwards!

Aaahh! but was you getting up to?

Si-Co · Thu 28 Apr, 2005 22.07

miss hellfire wrote:
Jamez wrote:I worked at a theme park a couple of years ago, and in the middle of the season they installed 3 CCTV cameras which recorded everything the staff did on each ride.

Everyday I would get the boss coming over to give me a bollocking. The thrid day he came over to 'discuss' things with me, I resigned there and then and walked out of the park.

5 other staff followed me in the days afterwards!
Aaahh! but was you getting up to?

Hmm, just what I was wondering!

Jamez · Thu 28 Apr, 2005 22.30

Umm, well it was on a water roller coaster in the woods, a long way from the admin buildings. I thought it was safe to have a ciggy over down there when no customers were around!

I was also caught 'abusing' H&S regulations. :roll:

Si-Co · Thu 28 Apr, 2005 22.33

Jamez wrote:Umm, well it was on a water roller coaster in the woods, a long way from the admin buildings. I thought it was safe to have a ciggy over down there when no customers were around!

I was also caught 'abusing' H&S regulations. :roll:

BORRRRRRRRINGGGG!!!

Was hoping for something a little more juicy, Jamez!