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Never Going Back - A Week of Not Eating Lunch at My Desk

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Re: Never Going Back - A Week of Not Eating Lunch at My Desk

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Post by edw519 »

I'm just the opposite. I have eaten my lunch at my desk almost every day for years and can't imagine anything else.

  - I crave LONG periods of time for coding...
  - By noon, I'm really getting rolling. I hate to stop.
  - I always plan & pack my lunch exactly like I want.
  - I love how everyone else is gone & I'm alone.
  - No one I know eats like me...
  - I'm tired of explaining/debating food choices.
  - I hate standing in line or waiting for my waiter.
  - I hate "small talk" over lunch.
  - I leave early, before traffic.
  - I still exercise more than anyone I know.
  - If I want a break, then I surf or email.
  - My favorite hour of the day.

Re: Never Going Back - A Week of Not Eating Lunch at My Desk

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Post by Touche »

hnriot wrote: post #18
buckbova wrote: post #2

I never eat lunch at my desk because I think it's inconsiderate to my coworkers. They should not have to smell or see what I am eating, let alone hear me crunch into chips or an apple.

I find this quite ridiculous, people are not these fragile creatures that can't see, hear or smell anything other than the usual office sights, sounds and aromas. I think you're over thinking this. Unless you're eating weird stuff like boiled lungfish or whatever then I suspect nobody is paying the slightest attention to you eating chips or an apple.

If you allow people to eat at their desk inevitably someone will bring in stinky tuna salad every day.

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Post by enraged_camel »

I use my lunch periods to get away from the forced socialization of our open-office plan. In fact, that one hour when everyone is down at the cafeteria is usually my most productive hour in the day: I can get stuff done without disruptions or interruptions.

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Post by tcgv »

mpl wrote: post #16

Another point to consider is that eating at your desk could be a major source of illness: your phone, tablet, mouse, keyboard, etc., are all great sources for all sorts of germs.

I agree with you. If you simply turn your keyboard upside down and give it a few slaps you will see a lot of grubbiness comming out!

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Post by zwieback »

codelittle wrote: post #9

There's a forest near my office, and I like to drive up there during lunch and walk for 30 minutes.

I used to work in Santa Barbara a block from the ocean so I'd go swimming at lunch. Other times I'd get Tacos Rajas from La Super Rica.

At my current job my desk is pretty attractive compared to the surroundings so I prefer that. Also, I can pack a pretty good lunch for myself.

Re: Never Going Back - A Week of Not Eating Lunch at My Desk

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Post by stusmall »

stevenspasbo wrote: post #6

I've never heard that, but I never do it anyways. Why sit at my desk when we have ping pong, pool, pinball, or arcade games?

For me its because I want my lunch to be as short as possible. I want to jam my food down my throat and finish what I'm doing. If I am going to relax it won't be at the office. I have much more fun things to do at home. For me work happens at work, and play happens at home. I keep as strict of a line between the two as I can.

That's just how my mind is set up though and I get why others like to relax and unwind throughout out the day.

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