Woman lost job for wearing too much perfume

Moonliner · 10-02-2007, 08:31 AM

What is your initial reaction to this headline:

"A Woman lost her job for wearing too much perfume"

Please vote just on the headline, before you read the story.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-02-2007, 08:45 AM

Before I read the story: If she was warned that it was a problem and refused to do anything about it, then adios.

tracilicious · 10-02-2007, 08:46 AM

I agree with GC. Too much perfume is awful. Gives me a headache.

Chernabog · 10-02-2007, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Please vote just on the headline, before you read the story.

Sort of what I expected, story wise -- and there are WAY too few facts in that article for me to give any kind of opinion as to the merits of the case. Like maybe the woman was French?

Alex · 10-02-2007, 09:05 AM

Based just on the headline I can imagine scenarios where I'd agree with either side.

On the one hand some people bathe in the stuff and are a nuisance. Such people are prone to not understand basic physiology and therefore believe the wrong one of these:

1. If I can't smell it, then the smell no longer exists, therefore I need to put on more of this weak ass perfume/cologne.

2. Most of the other senses, a sensation of smell declines in the face of persistent unchanging stimulus. Therefore, even though while I can no longer smell it, I have enough faith in the basic of vapor chemistry to trust that the pleasing aroma still malingers.

On the other hand some people are oversensitive whiners who will bitch and complain and throw a royal fit if any aspect of their environment isn't perfectly to their ideal conditions. Such people are prone to confuse the following statements:

1. I don't like that perfume you are wearing.
2. Since it provide a blunt club with which I can cow the people around me I am allergic to that perfume you are wearing and therefore you must bow to my preferences.

Capt Jack · 10-02-2007, 09:07 AM

I went 'other'. Yes, I can see where too much is just too much. I worked with a man who wore FAR too much on a daily basis. he too received complaints. so he stopped...and we understood then why he wore so much.

I also agree with Cherny...too few specifics to make a call based just on the article, however I know more than a few folks who are outright alergic to a great many perfumes and the like.

...and so not to detract from the initial impact and focus of the thread

Spoiler:

BarTopDancer · 10-02-2007, 09:16 AM

Perfume gives me a headache. So, for selfish reasons, based upon the headline (per request), good.

Snowflake · 10-02-2007, 09:20 AM

Having dealt with this issue while living in a cube farm, I agree, it's a team environment.

Heck, if you've been warned, if it's on the books and if the record states that you can be fired at will, then that's it in a nutshell!

katiesue · 10-02-2007, 09:21 AM

Iinitial reaction - she should have been fired. I'm horribly allergic to some types of perfume. I can't count how many times I've had to step out of church because someone sat near me with loads of something on that completely set me off. Now would I complain to them in church, no, I'm the one with the problem so I step out. In a work situation I would have to complain or I couldn't function.

After reading the article she was warned. Red Door is one that totally sends my allergies into the stratosphere, it's not a subtle fragrance. I agree there aren't many facts in the article but I'd say if she were wearing volumes of the stuff it would be hard for other workers in her vacinity to concentrate.

blueerica · 10-02-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Before I read the story: If she was warned that it was a problem and refused to do anything about it, then adios.

Before I read the story: Agree, wholeheartedly. Which is why I voted other.... My first reaction was "Ha Ha" a la Nelson.

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10-02-2007, 08:31 AM	#1
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Woman lost job for wearing too much perfume What is your initial reaction to this headline: "A Woman lost her job for wearing too much perfume" Please vote just on the headline, before you read the story. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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10-02-2007, 08:45 AM	#2
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Before I read the story: If she was warned that it was a problem and refused to do anything about it, then adios. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	I agree with GC. Too much perfume is awful. Gives me a headache. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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10-02-2007, 09:05 AM	#5
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Based just on the headline I can imagine scenarios where I'd agree with either side. On the one hand some people bathe in the stuff and are a nuisance. Such people are prone to not understand basic physiology and therefore believe the wrong one of these: 1. If I can't smell it, then the smell no longer exists, therefore I need to put on more of this weak ass perfume/cologne. 2. Most of the other senses, a sensation of smell declines in the face of persistent unchanging stimulus. Therefore, even though while I can no longer smell it, I have enough faith in the basic of vapor chemistry to trust that the pleasing aroma still malingers. On the other hand some people are oversensitive whiners who will bitch and complain and throw a royal fit if any aspect of their environment isn't perfectly to their ideal conditions. Such people are prone to confuse the following statements: 1. I don't like that perfume you are wearing. 2. Since it provide a blunt club with which I can cow the people around me I am allergic to that perfume you are wearing and therefore you must bow to my preferences.
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10-02-2007, 09:07 AM	#6
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	I went 'other'. Yes, I can see where too much is just too much. I worked with a man who wore FAR too much on a daily basis. he too received complaints. so he stopped...and we understood then why he wore so much. I also agree with Cherny...too few specifics to make a call based just on the article, however I know more than a few folks who are outright alergic to a great many perfumes and the like. ...and so not to detract from the initial impact and focus of the thread Spoiler: you were warned and have three other complaints against you...in 1 week no less, although they didnt specify the other complaints were about her abundant 'fragrance' as far as her being black....I honestly pictured an older white haired lady __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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10-02-2007, 09:16 AM	#7
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Perfume gives me a headache. So, for selfish reasons, based upon the headline (per request), good. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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10-02-2007, 09:20 AM	#8
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Having dealt with this issue while living in a cube farm, I agree, it's a team environment. Heck, if you've been warned, if it's on the books and if the record states that you can be fired at will, then that's it in a nutshell! __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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10-02-2007, 09:21 AM	#9
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Iinitial reaction - she should have been fired. I'm horribly allergic to some types of perfume. I can't count how many times I've had to step out of church because someone sat near me with loads of something on that completely set me off. Now would I complain to them in church, no, I'm the one with the problem so I step out. In a work situation I would have to complain or I couldn't function. After reading the article she was warned. Red Door is one that totally sends my allergies into the stratosphere, it's not a subtle fragrance. I agree there aren't many facts in the article but I'd say if she were wearing volumes of the stuff it would be hard for other workers in her vacinity to concentrate. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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