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In reply to the discussion: (TX) Victoria Hospital Won't Hire Very Obese Workers [View all]GoCubsGo
(32,159 posts)I know several nurses, and my mom was a nurse. After working for 12 hours, they don't feel much like going to the gym. Also, given the nature of their work, nurses get short breaks, and they don't have time to sit down and eat a healthy meal. They grab what is convenient. And, "convenient" usually means "unhealthy, sugary and/or fatty crap". Not to mention, the families of their patients are constantly bringing in cookies, cakes, donuts, and other empty calorie treats as a thank-you.
Instead of banning overweight employees, this hospital really needs to create conditions where they don't become overweight in the first place. But, that would mean adding more shorter shifts, which would mean having to hire more people. Which would mean cutting into their profits, which they can't have. So, firing "too heavy" employees it is.
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