Do You Go to Work High?
Regardless of how you answer, I promise you I won’t tell your supervisor…if you promise you won’t tell mine. Because going to work after a toke of cannabis, for me at least, is akin to taking a few slurps of java in the morning. It brings about a certain amount of clarity and energy to the day as well as lessen some of the anxiety working in my field often elicits.
This is not to imply, however, that everyone should be getting high before work. Would you trust your doctor if you knew they just took some dabs before operating on your prolapsed rectum? Or would you work with a lawyer who was taking bong rips in their office prior to representing you in a case that could determine your freedom? You might have some hesitations, I’m sure.
I reached out to folks on Facebook and my own friends to see who gets high before (or during) work and most importantly, why. The answers, while not surprising, were informative. Feel free to provide your own answers in the comment sections, or email us directly to be featured in this article:
Brian L, 35, Cashier
What is your profession?
I am a cashier at a Citgo gas station
How often do you go to work high?
I’m almost always high when I get here so pretty much daily
When you do go to work high, how do you feel at work? Do you feel your work performance is affected positively or negatively?
It’s more positive. I’m more of an introvert most of the time and when I smoke I’m able to interact with customers more naturally.
How do you manage your work responsibilities when you’re high? Give us an example of a typical workday.
A typical day is I come in (walk) and change into my uniform. I clock in and after that it’s just a routine of dealing with customers, washing counters and changing coffee. I sweep and mop when need to, check on the bathroom every hour and when in-between customers and cleaning I go out for a smoke break (cigs sometimes later in the night weed)
Do your co-workers know you blaze?
All my coworkers blaze lol
If yes, how do they feel about you smoking before work? What about your boss?
My boss? Which one? lol, I outlasted 3 and none of em‘ knew. Also, they usually leave before I clock in
What is your greatest fear when you’re high at work?
Nothing really I don’t toke to the point (where) I’m super high just where I’m feeling it a little
How do you deal with munchies at work?
I usually just buy something off the shelf if I get the munchies
Any suggestions for people who want to go to work high?
Simple. Don’t get caught lol.
Joshua B, 31, Welder/Erector
What is your profession?
I’m a welder/Erector. I install overhead crane and conveyors
How often do you go to work high?
I go to work high every day
When you do go to work high, how do you feel at work? Do you feel your work performance is affected positively or negatively?
I am not such a basket case, I’m calmer and focused. I do very good at work
How do you manage your work responsibilities when you’re high af? Give us an example of a typical workday.
I am up in a lift most of the day anywhere from 20 to 100 feet high
Do your co-workers know you blaze?
Not Sure.
If yes, how do they feel about you smoking before work? What about your boss?
Yes, my boss knows I smoke and doesn’t mind
What is your greatest fear when you’re high at work?
I don’t have fears when high it helps to calm me as I am afraid of heights lol
How do you deal with munchies at work?
I just eat when I have the munchies
Any suggestions for people who want to go to work high?
Just make sure you can handle it before you go to work high
Elizabeth S., 61, In-Home Caretaker
What is your profession?
I’m a caretaker and I work at home every day
How often do you go to work high?
I smoke weed every morning it helps (keep) me focused and keeps me calm
When you do go to work high, how do you feel at work? Do you feel your work performance is affected positively or negatively?
I feel I have more patience when I’m high
Do your co-workers know you blaze?
No, no co-workers
If yes, how do they feel about you smoking before work? What about your boss?
I’m my own boss
If your co-workers and boss don’t know you toke, how do you manage to hide your weed smoking from them?
Since I’m my co-worker AND my boss, they all know
What is your greatest fear when you’re high at work?
I have no fears when I’m high at work.
How do you deal with munchies at work?
I don’t really get the munchies from cannabis
Any suggestions for people who want to go to work high?
My suggestion is just don’t get caught!
