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There are limits to everything

Posted by: Mike Bacon ( The Interlude Generation, Bedford, TX, USA ) on November 20, 1997 at 23:29:53:

In Reply to: Standing Up to Hair Rules posted by Luke Kuhn on November 19, 1997 at 01:44:15:

Give me a break, Luke!!! There are limits to everything whether you like it or not! In most parts of the USA, if a lady was caught topless in public, she would be arrested for indecent exposure. And if I showed up for work in a dress and high-heels, complete with make-up, my bosses would definitely take issue with that. Quite simply, it's unproffessional, and doesn't give my bank a good image. I don't do that on my own time, either.
As for drug tests, McDonald's and the other firms have a right to make sure that they are hiring a responsible person. Probationary periods are common, and I have no problem with a new employer checking my background and monitoring my performance during that period. And as long as they are accurate, I have no problem with a random drug test. And if I did get a false positive, hopefully they are not the type to can me, no questions asked. Now, after I've proven that I am worth my keep, then I agree they need to back off and acknowledge that I am a trustworthy person.
As for people having problems with drug tests, well not to accuse anyone, but it makes me wonder about them. I'm not worried because I don't do illegal drugs.
As for "existing outside the sytem", well yeah you could join the mafia, become a drug dealer, fence stolen goods, or as you mentioned, be a "male prostitute". But all these activities are illegal, and you would be subject to going to prison, getting beaten, tortured, or being killed by anyone you might cross, or someone who doesn't want to pay you for services rendered.
Nothing is absolutely secure, but the above definitely has no guarantees. Working at McDonald's sounds a hell of a lot better. And again, whether you like it or not, there will be limits and bounaries at the workplace. You won't get your way on everything, and you won't get to do whatever you please.

Follow Ups:

Limits Joey Stalin US(A)SR November 22 1997 (1)
- drugs and working Mike Bacon TIG, Bedford, TX USA November 22 1997 (0)
Bacon's limits to everything The Everett Citizen IWW OBU November 21 1997 (11)
- Well, don't say I never answer you. Mike Bacon TIG, Bedford, TX USA November 22 1997 (10)
  - Well whad'ya know! The Everett Citizen IWW OBU November 22 1997 (9)
    - humans and animals just "production units" Luke Kuhn Utopian Anarchist Party USA November 25 1997 (5)
      - In Singapore, China, and Iraq, you have no freedom...period. Mike Bacon TIG, Bedford, TX USA November 26 1997 (4)
        
        If I lived in Iraq, Singapore, Nazi Germany Luke Kuhn Utopian Anarchist Party USA December 03 1997 (2)
        
        Be grateful you DON'T live over there!!! Mike Bacon TIG, Bedford, TX USA December 06 1997 (1)
        
        Canadians should think too Mike Sprout SteveEarlfan Canada December 07 1997 (0)
        
        I would rather die in battle Luke Kuhn Utopian Anarchist Party USA December 02 1997 (0)
    - ...and here I go again! Mike Bacon TIG, Bedford, TX USA November 25 1997 (2)
      - Workplace democracy The Everett Citizen IWW OBU November 25 1997 (1)
        
        why I am a revolutionary Luke Kuhn Utopian Anarchist Party USA November 26 1997 (0)