Company Feeds Employees Breakfast and Lunch: Do You Enjoy Company Meals?

by Fef Posted 2012/08/07 22:00:00

Related Topics: Food, Free Food, Company Meals, Breakfast, Dinner

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	Yes	157 votes	68%
	No	74 votes	32%

WASHINGTONPOST.COM reports:
A “free lunch Friday” tradition has given way to fresh fruit deliveries and a Monday breakfast spread.

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toosweet 2012/08/08 23:39:36

No

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I had A job that offered free lunch to those of us that worked in the field,it was always some sort of unhealthy crap like burgers or pizza and then in our newsletter they would give advice on healthy eating habits.I guess when they were footing the bill,cheap was better than nutritious.
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Jamojason 2012/08/14 18:17:25 (edited)

No

Where I work now i'm not too fond of the daily menu. There have been some places that were pretty good. I've only had one job where the menu was great. There were choices of beef, chicken or fish all prepared daily and differently. Nothing deep fried. A plethora of salad choices with all the fixings plus juices instead of only sodas. I've relocated since but I really enjoyed their selection. And the cafeteria had slamming views to eat by.

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Thomas G Towns 2012/08/09 21:20:52

No

You never know what they put in it.

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Witch.Nikki.Jo 2012/08/09 19:56:21
FunnyLittleNightmare 2012/08/09 19:37:57

Yes

Free food. My company tends to give us the best too.

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Seeker of Truth - War Wizard 2012/08/09 15:34:39

No

I hate catered food in general... I like to be able to order my specific meal my way, not eat whatever they happen to bring.

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Any 2012/08/09 13:17:17

Yes

I do love free.

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bettyboop 2012/08/09 10:27:28

Yes

Sounds like this company really goes above and beyond, and the fruit deliveries are great. The only thing I missed about working in the VA hospital, was the meals. The cafeteria served really good food and employees got a discount.

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bluelady 2012/08/09 06:03:49

No

I dont know if it counts as a "company meal"...but I was in the service and got put on bed rest retriction d/t a blinding migraine...company meal was a pitiful turkey sandwich on white bread with no mayo or anything...I was almost happy to be too sick to eat

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carla 2012/08/09 05:56:15

Yes

saving...

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HiYa 2012/08/08 23:59:04

No

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Not if I am forced to eat with my co-workers. I am very focused about work, and have very little interest in fraternizing with my associates. So I'd rather meet my friends for a social lunch or eat alone... Plus I am in amazing shape (and that didn't happen by accident) so I typically watch what I eat and those spreads are both tempting and unhealthy to say the least.

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toosweet 2012/08/08 23:39:36

No

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I had A job that offered free lunch to those of us that worked in the field,it was always some sort of unhealthy crap like burgers or pizza and then in our newsletter they would give advice on healthy eating habits.I guess when they were footing the bill,cheap was better than nutritious.

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HiYa to toosweet 2012/08/09 00:00:23

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That is True! TooSweet you're toosmart.

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toosweet to HiYa 2012/08/09 00:08:46

Yo wassup?

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wpsark_BN_0 2012/08/08 21:41:22

Yes

free food is delicious

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ChocolateThunder 2012/08/08 18:56:50

Yes

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Free food, 'nuff said.

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jean 2012/08/08 18:30:52

Yes

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Wow - who wouldn't?

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Sperry23 2012/08/08 17:06:35

No

I would if they offered it. But they don't, so I don't.

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Ian 2012/08/08 16:31:20

Yes

I have to say if it was for free i would eat it, my mate said that i would try to eat a anvil if it was for free and was on a plate.

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Titanium X 2012/08/08 15:17:45

Yes

Sure do ! It's great when we can all get together and just chill but it's usually on people's birthdays. If they want to pay for my food, who am I to decline? lol !

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lucky 2012/08/08 14:49:02

No

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When I was an employee I would have preferred a raise, bonus or paid time off instead of a meal.

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wpsark_... to lucky 2012/08/08 21:42:26 (edited)

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I think that costs a little more than a $5 sammich

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lucky to wpsark_... 2012/08/10 01:10:19

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I doubt that, considering its not just a sandwich but also fresh fruit and a (more than likely) catered breakfast spread once a week. It could add up to a small raise per person.

Also consider every minute the employee isnt working your losing money, then throw in prep and cleanup.

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HiYa to lucky 2012/08/09 00:00:55

+1

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Flamingolady 2012/08/08 13:52:45

Yes

Wow, what company is this? This would be a dream job! Sometimes around the Christmas rush, our boss would bring in some food, and we loved it.

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elvira 2012/08/08 13:32:27

No

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Even though it saves money, I like choosing my own meals. Once in awhile I do enjoy what they offer just to mix it up a bit.

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HiYa to elvira 2012/08/09 00:01:18

I appreciate choosing my own meals as well.

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PandahSixx 2012/08/08 12:36:22

Yes

I mean as complimentary, you don't want it to be a catch

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Thecharliejay 2012/08/08 11:37:00

Yes

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They call my company MacDonald's :D

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DizziNY 2012/08/08 10:47:45

No

It'd be cool if my company did something like that once a week.

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Cat Man 2012/08/08 07:38:08

No

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Not if you're a call girl or a plumber.

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Fashionable60s 2012/08/08 07:27:04

Yes

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I worked for a billionaire once and he treated all his employees to free meals, 3 times a day but he expected everyone to do his bidding, which means you were expected to put in long hours and be on call even on weekends. Looking back, there was no free lunch.

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HiYa to Fashion... 2012/08/09 00:02:27

Yes, I've worked in those same situations. And I've found exactly what you have.

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Playerazzi 2012/08/08 07:14:20

Yes

This is standard in most companies where I live, especially in High Tech.

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Marianne 2012/08/08 04:42:48

Yes

An excellent initiative.

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Kingarthurup 2012/08/08 04:16:52

No

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no, I do not enjoy it.

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««Gingey, the Master Debate... 2012/08/08 04:06:00

Yes

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My work gave the employees an "employee appreciation breakfast" and it was so much fun! I really enjoyed it.

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Dan 2012/08/08 03:13:07

Yes

Nice company. Hope they pay well, too.

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JohnT 2012/08/08 02:56:07

No

Never had free food at work, I worked for the government, if we had anything it was a potluck, no lunches on the taxpayers money which was fine with me.

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Nilam 2012/08/08 01:59:06

Yes

When they have good food

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CAPISCE 2012/08/08 01:02:48

No

I do not like watching people eat--it disgusts me

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