Fanatic15 wrote:
^Exactly. I take my breaks when I want. As long as you are getting your work done it shouldn't matter (Assuming others are getting breaks too). Does your boss say ONLY smokers get breaks or is it an unsaid thing? My guess is if you ask you wont be denied.

Its only unfair if everyone else isnt allowed breaks too.

Its not really a "said" thing. We all get the same breaks. A 15-minute break every 2 hours and a 30 minute lunch if you work at least 6 hours. It depends on the hours you work that day. When someone asks my boss, "Hey, can I step outside for a smoke? I need to calm down." They say yes. When they ask me (the supervisor), I usually say no. Then they throw fits and I don't really care. I mean, I do care for their well-being, but they can smoke on their own breaks, not during a task.
What's keeping me from asking for more breaks? I just dont personally need them. A break every 2 hours is enough for me to eat and sit down. But if I asked them, I'd probably get a lecture on me being a smartass.