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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. If the company that doe

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. 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 ago
All 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 ago
  I 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.

lovich 8y ago

All 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 ago
I 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.