Comments on: Lunch Break, Web Worker Style

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:33:01 +0000

I have been working at this place for two years and my boss discourages lunch breaks, now i feel guilty whenever I have 2 mins to myself. I have not had a lunchbreak in 18 months, I am unhappy, hungry and want to leave.

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Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:19:14 +0000

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By: Inbox Zero Achieved

Inbox Zero Achieved — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 01:07:46 +0000

[...] Lunch Break Web Worker Style: Most of the time, I wander down to my kitchen, figure out what form of nutrition I will partake of, prep, and eat. While I’m prepping or eating, I will listen to something like KenRadio or one of the many TWiT podcasts. If I’m not in a listening mood, I’ll read a magazine. [...]

By: DeAnn

DeAnn — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:06:07 +0000

Most of the people I work with never leave for lunch, heck even get grumpy if I do, but I learned a long time ago, being a web worker; you have to take that time for yourself. Now everyday I leave for lunch, even if I just grab a quick sandwhich or something of that sort, I leave the office and drive some place else. I feel much better when I get back and am far less cranky that the others I work with.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:26:47 +0000

Every day I see people in my office not leaving their desk all day and I’m not sure they even eat! Personally, I’ve always been a big fan of the full hour lunch break, although sometimes it gets cut to 45 minutes. Lately it’s been some pre-packaged meals in the lunch room and a book for that hour, sometimes it’s a trip to Subway or Panda Express depending on the mood. Take your breaks! I always come back refreshed and ready to work :)

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:03:55 +0000

I am not an official web worker (yet). Currently work in the corporate office and we have a great canteen, only 20 paces away! Have now learned that salad is the ONLY way to avoid putting on the pounds! Occasionally go for a walk when the weather is good (not often in the NE of England!).

When in London on business, I love Pret a Manger – great coffee and sarnies.

By: Ric

Ric — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:17:07 +0000

Usually try and get out for a walk – don’t eat much for lunch, but 15 mins in the fresh air and sunshine is worth it many times over …

By: Adam Ostrow

Adam Ostrow — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:06:15 +0000

Back when I used to work for “the man” I’d try to get out of the office each day for lunch. The fresh air, clearing my head, and venting frustrations with my co-workers really helped me get through some days. Now that I work from home for myself, I generally eat at the desk and use the time to catch up on the RSS reader. When I need to clear my head, I’ll head to the gym and get some exercise or go run an errand in town.

By: Beth Dargis

Beth Dargis — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:18:54 +0000

I work at home as well. For lunch I take a 10 min walk to get the blood pumping again after sitting so long. I usually heat up a Lean Cuisine also and have either fruit or a salad with it. I put the entree on a real plate so I feel like I am eating real food. I usually read something non work related while I eat. Then I fold laundry or some quick 5-10 min housekeeping task before I sit back down at my computer.

On Thursdays I go out to eat with a friend.

By: Hasan Luongo

Hasan Luongo — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:29:50 +0000

I really dislike eating at my desk, but i also pack food from last nights dinner almost 90% of the time, and balk at spending $10-12 bucks for lunch.

I always treat myself to one lunch out per week and usually make some attempt to eat with others.

many restaurants could improve their lunch service by offering faster / lighter meal options instead of dinner sized portions and prices.