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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Reikyrr 2012/08/08 00:47:44

Yes

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I'm always hungry.

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xxx 2012/08/08 00:46:51

Yes

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But I usually say no. All you do is eat at work here and it's not good when you're stuck at a desk for 7.5 hours like me

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FPSRules 2012/08/08 00:40:29

No

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Perhaps next they could tuck them in and read them a bedtime story. Hmmm, I wonder if they have to include that on their tax returns as non-monetary compensation?

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thє вluє wαndєrєr 2012/08/08 00:30:32
JohnT to thє вlu... 2012/08/08 02:59:35

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A lot of the tech companies take great care of their people. I have beta tested software for Adobe, Microsoft, Broderbund, and a few others and going to their places is really interesting. They have these real nice dining areas and you just go get a apple or drink or doughnut and go back to work, very nice digs and no paying for anything.

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apachehellfire65 2012/08/08 00:25:49

Yes

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the company i used to work for provided breakfast, lunch , and dinner! they even included housing ,clothing, and health care! and were strong believers of on the job training.now there was drawbacks. especially for those of you who have been around colleges for awhile.they expected you to be productive and they expected results! but still all in all i think everyone should work for this company for at least a little while. say at least four years.

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Fef to apacheh... 2012/08/08 01:01:14

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Yummmy army food

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apacheh... to Fef 2012/08/08 02:56:31

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close! http://www.militaryphotos.net...

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melissa 2012/08/07 23:35:37

Yes

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Hay the company offering me free breakfast and lunch I have no problem with me that would be a extra dollar in my pocket. The economy is rough right now. Gas going up,rent and mortgage going up, the MTA talking about another fare hike and the some/most of the food that you shop at your supermarket is going up. SO IF THE COMPANY IS OFFERING WHY NOT.

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the judgebigdogeagle 2012/08/07 23:28:57

Yes

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cause I found that if you leave & have only 30 minutes,Traffic & slow wait staff at the eatery waste time.

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john doe 2012/08/07 23:26:18

Yes

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Sure, but never had one...ever.

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Fergie 2012/08/07 23:17:19

Yes

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Georgia50 2012/08/07 23:17:15

Yes

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Especially when I'm traveling and get to pick the restaurants. Let's just say I plan to apologize later.

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Atlas 2012/08/07 23:06:56 (edited)

No

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Company meals are provided once in a while, but enjoyment is normally not part of the equation.

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HiYa to Atlas 2012/08/09 00:04:10

LOL!!!! Enjoyment is not on the menu.

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shadow76 2012/08/07 14:32:31

Yes

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Since it is Safeway alot of my meals come from there

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rcardon 2012/08/07 14:31:10

Yes

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Heck yeah! My workplace gives us bagels one Monday, and Little Caesar's Pizza the other Monday, and they just rotate that way throughout the year. It's great. Then there's the Summer BBQ, the Christmas party, and the start of the year "town hall." I love company meals.

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Pedro Doller ~POTL-PWCM~JLA 2012/08/07 08:45:53

Yes

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Sounds good, but it probably costs you at least $1 an hour in reduced wages. Nothing is ever free.

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rocker1446 2012/08/07 06:25:42 (edited)

Yes

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In my opinion these are great morale boosters which increases productivity. Great ROI.

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kyle 2012/08/07 05:32:30

Yes

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sure but i prefer to eat alone

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sjalan 2012/08/07 05:31:33

Yes

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I found a weekly or even more often meal for all the employees did wonders for moral. And they got to know one another as well outside the confines of IPR's of work.

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leslie 2012/08/07 05:31:16

Yes

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Actually out here in Las Vegas, if you work in a casino you can eat free @ most of them) or at an incredibly reduced rate (the really small ones), dependent on the size of the casino. It 's part of the compensation of your job. It is a great idea!

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Irish little 2012/08/07 04:20:33

No

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How could I ? THERE WAS no SUCH THING WHEN i WAS WORKING. we HAD TO FIND OUR CHOW .

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boss hawg 2012/08/07 03:47:12

Yes

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yes

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Cat 2012/08/07 03:36:31

No

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I prefer to choose my own foods.
This reminds me too much of jail.

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Mark Mercer 2012/08/07 02:39:34

No

seldom would I trust an employer with anything I might eat.

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thє вlu... to Mark Me... 2012/08/08 00:38:27
Mark Me... to thє вlu... 2012/08/08 05:29:38

No I would not. I prepare all my own food for the last several years. If I don't know the cook's middle name, I wait till I'm somewhere I do..

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Peggy 2012/08/07 02:37:47

Yes

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Not only does it provide a way for you to save money it gives you an opportunity to get to know you co-workers.

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donna.robinson.102 2012/08/07 01:04:14

Yes

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When i worked at the casino in Atlantic city, depending on which shift one worked they fed you and well, the choices were amazing, and free of charge, it makes for nice savings considering what it costs to eat now a days exspecially if one is dining out.

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Steve 2012/08/07 00:36:52

Yes

Sometimes our company will grill hamburgers for everyone.

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manendu 2012/08/07 00:27:44

Yes

it sounds good!!!

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Janice Gregg 2012/08/07 00:17:55

Yes

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That's nothing. How about Google with two dozen cafés and dining rooms scattered throughout its Mountain View campus. There’s tabletop hotpots and dim sum at the Asian-themed Jia, Basque-style tapas at Café Pintxo, and roasted black bass with parsley pesto and bread crumbs at the haute cuisine Café Seven, rumored to be the best of the Googleplex. There’s a classic American diner, a Mexican taqueria, a massive salad bar with count ‘em three different roasted beet salads, and eateries dedicated to vegans and raw foodists.
And you should see what Facebook has in its cafeterias.
http://gigabiting.com/google-...

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John Hall 2012/08/07 00:13:36

Yes

Our company buys us lunch once a month .

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L1 2012/08/07 00:08:17

No

The food is terrible and cold and worse. I prefer instant ramen over that.

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malikasecrets 2012/08/07 00:00:56

Yes

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I will go for the food.

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Kirby 2012/08/06 23:56:32

Yes

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My boss buys us lunch usually 4-6 times a month. Since I don't take a lunch very often anyways it's always welcomed!

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Queen Katherine 2012/08/06 23:54:57

No

Where I work we normally get nothing unless they are feeling generous and give us something that is about to expire

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Socalgal 2012/08/06 23:45:36

Yes

It's important for us as a company to STOP and tell our employees you matter! Besides our employees are fun and by the time lunch is over my sides and cheeks hurt from so much laughing.

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Tim Upham 2012/08/06 23:44:39

No

I never had them. Except when we had a party, and that was always potluck.

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