A recent report found that Americans have become less likely to go out for a workday lunch, and more likely to eat a brought-from-home lunch at their desks.
Do you go out for a lunch break? And if not, why not?
@rbreich Nope. The pandemic completely changed my habits and lifestyle. We began seeing just how much money we were wasting on unnecessary things. Going out is now reserved for special occasions. Meals at home are healthier and we love movie nights at home with friends. I’ve been to a movie theater only 3 times in the last 4 years. I used to go several times a month. And I’ll be honest, with the rise of MAGA, I just don’t enjoy public venues anymore. And that includes social media.
@rbreich There are very few places to go out to in my area. If I don't want fast food, it's too expensive, and takes time to go to a table restaurant. Fast food quality keeps declining.
@rbreich When I was first working and wages were low I took a sack lunch. When wages got better I might buy lunch. But I always took lunch away from the desk, and preferably away from the building, because I was one of those whose teammates always came to them for thorny problems. If was in the building, my lunch would be terminated about ⅓ of the time to go solve something
@rbreich When I was working, mostly at lower paying jobs, I brought my own lunch all but one or maybe 2 days a month. Better for my wallet AND my waistline.
Besides the healthier food and cost saving aspect it makes the day seem much longer when I would take a real break. Like its two days of work in a way.
My last job I got into trouble when HR found out I wasn't taking a real lunch break. I was salaried and I was supposed to work 8 hrs with 1 hr lunch = 9 hr day. I prefer a quick lunch at my desk.