New hire refuses to take smelly coworker 2 hours to the airport: 'Once you do something nice, it's just expected next time around'

This person has made an important step in their career: refusing to be walked all over by a colleague who wants a free ride. 

Taking someone to the airport can be kind of a hassle, but you'll do it in a second for your loved one. If Grandma needs a ride to the nearest airport, chances are you won't mind too much. But what about those on the peripherals of your life: would you give a ride to a random neighbor, or in this person's case, a coworker? 

Caveat here — this is not just any coworker. This person has a rather strong-smelling habit that many people find off-putting. That smoky smell doesn't bother everyone — in fact, if you're outdoors with that person, their smoke-scented hair and clothing might not even bother you for a minute. But in an enclosed area, like a car, that stench can become overwhelming. It could give a person a headache, or just become a bother. Not to mention that certain smells soak into the car's interior, making it smell smoky for weeks! 

As, as this employee also mentioned, there's another side effect of giving one person a ride to the airport: next time a coworker needs to do that dreaded trip, they'll know exactly who to ask. This person bowed out of giving one ride, and hopefully they won't be bothered about it again. Commenters also supported them, telling them they did the right thing, but you can check out the story below for yourself and see who you think is in the right. 

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