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It's going to make a huge difference in terms of FB's appeal to potential employees. Who wants to work at FB if it means that you'll have to waste time and ener
by beenBoutIT 8y ago
It's going to make a huge difference in terms of FB's appeal to potential employees. Who wants to work at FB if it means that you'll have to waste time and energy figuring out what to do for lunch every day?
- lovich 8y agoI dont think that's considered a deal breaker for most people, or even a major consideration
- anonytrary 8y agoIt could easily break a tie. If I can save an hour everyday because I don't have to figure out lunch/dinner, then that's more time for me.
- selectodude 8y agoPeople in literally every where else in the world live for that hour of lunchtime away from work, so I think (hope?) you're in the minority.
- scarejunba 8y agoYeah, but their coworkers suck. I like mine.
- genocidicbunny 8y agoGetting away from work doesn't have to mean getting away from your coworkers and your workplace. I don't know about you, but I'm pretty good about leaving my work at my desk -- when I get up to wander around, or to take a break, I don't have to leave my workplace to be 'away from work'. And is trading your coworkers for pushy crowds of strangers and traffic nightmares really that good of a deal? Because in MTV, that's what you're trading for. Getting away from work at lunch means dealing with even bigger and even more annoying crowds.
- tananaev 8y agoIf two companies offer offer same salary and similar in every other sense, but one doesn't offer free food, I will choose one that does. If the company that doesn't offer food has +$20 salary per day, I would probably still choose one with food. It's easier, more convenient and probably healthier as well.
- lovich 8y agoAll things being equal having food is better, but thats a far cry from asking why anyone would work there
- sonnyblarney 8y ago"If two companies offer offer same salary and similar in every other sense, but one doesn't offer free food, I will choose one that does." ... but in reality there are hardly any jobs that are so directly equal. I used to always 'go for the money' when I was younger, but now ... all the other factors matter so much. Just the temperament of your direct reports matter so much. One fewer headache a week? What's that worth? A lot :) Meals are a nice thing, but relatively small in the equation, at least compared to all the things related to the job ... and I find the food more a matter of convenience than anything. Personally, I'd be happy with free microwave burritos on those 'I'm busy' days, but that's just me.
- genocidicbunny 8y agoI would argue that figuring out where to go for lunch, getting there, waiting in line with the dozens if not more other people who had a similar hankering, getting my food, eating in a crowded area or taking it back to work, are way more than one headache a week. I would consider that a daily migraine. In fact, that was my daily migraine before I just stopped going out for lunch altogether. Free food isnt just about the food. Its also the convenience. I already have to fight traffic getting to work, and I fight through the crowds any time I go shopping or anywhere remotely popular in the area. Having to deal with that madness in the middle of a work day when I just want a meal would certainly be a dealbreaker for me. And from my understanding, you wouldn't get any free microwave burritos -- those would be illegal.
- whitepoplar 8y agoThey could just offer paid cafeterias like Microsoft does.
- whoahnoway 8y agoI cant tell if this is serious. Is this a real "problem"?
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- s73v3r_ 8y agoThat's literally every other job, though. At least those not in SV.