Giulia wrote:
Totally understand your point. I'd be hostile too. But since you're here.... why not look around, read some stuff.
The magic, by the way, is all within you. Which is one of the things I learned when I quit. The true sensation of the the EX program, (to my mind) what makes this quit site different from all others - is the support community. All quit sites use the same basic techniques to help people quit, but it's the members here walking the walk together that help to create lasting success.
Stick around. Maybe we'll rub off on you. Cheers!
As a former smoker I don't agree with you. Maybe at the time while I was still smoking yes but now, no. I was downright bitter for a while and wouldn't listen to much, if anything. It was my addicted mind being selfish. I don't think that non-smokers should have to carry the burden against their will and pay for people who choose to smoke. If you choose to smoke then your insurance premiums should be higher to cover the additional medical costs that a smoker would incur over the average of a non smoker. It should be an incentive to quit. I'm sure to some degree smokers are factored into the overall population of marcustbowser's work population but they're always trying to push the premiums as low as possible. It's a cat and mouse game. To do that they're offering a program the will incentivize people to quit. Some people will want the incentive and will quit while others will game the system and continue to smoke and benefit from the discount while checking the box but not really doing anything.
I don't have any sympathy for smokers who complain. You're choosing to do something that knowingly harms your health. non-smokers should not have to pay for your individual choices. I don't know if they are checking (medically) but they should to validate that you are actually nicotine free to be eligible to not receive the surcharge. If you're able to get it without actually quitting the program then perhaps your employer is too lax with their requirements.
I agree with Giulia though. The community is here with lots of support and there is really no reason you, marcustbowser shouldn't quit. Invest in you. Complete strangers have offered their help. Stop complaining that you're employer cares about their employees and take action. If you have a beef with your employer over their choices. Take it up with them, this is not the avenue to complain in my opinion as it's off topic.
mark I think those stats speak for themselves. No reason not to quit. He could do a lot with that money and time. Thanks for the reminder of how I made the right choice!
Muhamed
Muhamed
Quit since 8/2/2017
If you like my reply smash the [kudos] button. I'm not an expert but I have successfully quit using this site. For that, I'm grateful. That is all.
