BigCheese

Agency Recruiter

Taking a Lunch

Saw the thread asking if we're able to detach on a vacation, but I wanted to take it a step further.

How many of you are actually able to take a lunch and detach for an hour in the day?

I feel if you give yourself something to do (ie. work out, go for a walk) you're definitely more apt to commit to it.

Personally, I find myself delaying my lunch until it's about 2-3pm and then it's just too late.

I end up taking lunch probably twice a week and even then I'm usually only away from my desk for 20-30 minutes.

Curious how others operate!

Lunch?

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I have an activity I do on lunch/always take a lunch and fully detach I'll take a lunch, but I'll deal with anything that comes up immediately Almost always/always work through lunch Small breaks throughout the day instead Other

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beachNsales

Politicker

Sales Manager

our company's head of culture and people gets mad at us if we dont block a lunch break on our calendars. She also encourages us to go offline during it. Its been a nice change from my previous company.

slaydie

Big Shot

Account Executive

Wow - what a dream!

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

I had a company do this but it was because they told us if we worked through lunch, they’d have to pay us, and wanted to avoid that - I thought that was super weird, because I’d gladly work through lunch unpaid when I need to, rather than fall behind.

beachNsales

Politicker

Sales Manager

Don't get me wrong, if I get a call from a prospect during lunch, I usually take it. I don't respond to emails or slack though. They only expect us to work 7 hours each day and we are able to make our own hours as long we get our work done. I know this is not normal. Needless to say they have developed a great culture and loyalty.

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

That does sound like a really nice way to go about things. Shoutout to your company, sounds like an actively healthy environment!

beachNsales

Politicker

Sales Manager

Its a tech startup. I came from a big corp last year where it was not like that at all. I honestly feel way more productive here.

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

Start ups are the way to go. Made the same transition last summer. Absolutely love it.

beachNsales

Politicker

Sales Manager

preach!

southernfriedsales

Opinionated

Senior AE & Business Owner

IN SALES?!

beachNsales

Politicker

Sales Manager

its a startup. I know its a rarity.

CoorsKing

WR Officer

Retired King of the Coors Knights

I have a calendar block every day for lunch, but that almost always gets booked over. I normally run to the kitchen, make something quick, and run back.

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

Sounds about right. I’ve mastered the 2 minute sandwich.

CadenceCombat

Tycoon

Account Executive

I’m all over the place with lunch.

Often, I skip it entirely so I don’t have to break focus.

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

Same here. That’s me on most days. Rather eat something light at my desk than voluntarily fall out of the groove I’m in.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

I try to run an errand to make myself pull away, but I often end up making a grilled cheese and munching in front of the computer.

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

When you say errand, do you mean like go hit the store to pick something up? Feel like physically detaching yourself is a good way to mentally detach. Smart and productive at the same time!

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Yes I'll run to the grocery store, beer cave, lunch quickie, pick up dry cleaning, pay the water bill...you know, errands 🦊

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

Again, that’s smart - when I get the opportunity to take a lunch I just kinda chill out. I’ll have to try that out.

Appreciate you!

Chep

WR Officer

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

Love to run on my lunch break! Such a nice midday detox for myself

Salespreuner

Big Shot

Regional Sales Director

That's cool✌️

MMMGood

Celebrated Contributor

Senior Account Executive

I try to detach...but am rarely successful. That’s when I do take lunch in general.

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

Fair enough - hard to detach when you’re thinking about everything you’re about to do in an hour. Props to those who can!

1nbatopshotfan

Politicker

Sales

Lunch is more “shoving food in my face and hoping no one calls” than it is a moment to step away and enjoy something.

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

Furiously chewing while the phone rings so you can catch it before it goes to voicemail lol yup been there.

slaydie

Big Shot

Account Executive

I'm always in front of the computer eating something. It's when I go through my newsletters and random internal emails/slacks. I'd love to get in a better habit of doing something though and actually unplugging!

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

Yeah I need to get better at that too. Work-life balance is tough for me.

Coffeesforclosers

Notable Contributor

Director Sales and Market Development

I attempt to block out lunch time and after for a workout and to transition the kids back into their afternoon of remote learning when they come back from their morning pod, doesnt always work and i shift a lot of things around but try to consistently get away for 30-60 all 5 days a week for mental wellness

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

I don’t have kids so I can’t fully relate - but that sounds like it forces you to take that break. Props to you for managing both!

sahil

Notable Contributor

Deepak Chopra of Sales

TBH I find it refreshing to eat in front of the comp and get done with "routine" shit like responding to emails/slack vs. the more thoughtful work. Helps me clear out the day so I can focus on things like bath time w/ the baby! :)

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

Chill out for a sec, but still working - I like it. Good way to stay productive yet still take a step back!

DadFather

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Normally eat lunch as quick as possible (10 min or less) and get back into it.

i try to take a mid morning or mid afternoon break to walk & grab coffee or something to get out for 20-30 minutes

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

I'll do something similar at times. Super quick lunch (or none) and take a short break to hit the ping pong table with a coworker! Get the blood flowing!

Allisce

Tycoon

Account Executive

now that I'm working from home I really enjoy running errands during lunch,

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

Awesome way to get away from work and still get stuff done. I'm going to start doing that. Never really thought about it before!

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