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I've probably lost 20-30 lbs over COVID. I credit it ENTIRELY to working from home: - I have extra time each day due to a lack of commute, which I spend walkin

I've probably lost 20-30 lbs over COVID. I credit it ENTIRELY to working from home: - I have extra time each day due to a lack of commute, which I spend walking with my wife. - I don't end my day with a stressful commute, and this has helped me get into a daily exercise routine. - I'm not constantly surrounded by free junk food. - I'm not in a loud, noisy, crowded office environment, which leads me to stress eat. At this point it would harm my health to return to the office.

globular-toast 5y ago
> - I'm not constantly surrounded by free junk food. I worked for a while in a "normie" office (not a tech company) and I was blown away by the amount of junk food people ate. In some areas each row of desks had piles of junk food at the ends and there would constantly be cake for people's birthdays etc. Other places I've seen offer a "fully stocked" kitchen (read, junk food) as a perk. Why the hell would I want a constant supply of crap I can easily afford to buy but don't because it's unhealthy? I consider myself to have pretty decent self control, but some people don't and it's like offering crack to an addict. I don't even agree with vending machines at work.
- wiether 5y ago
  > I don't even agree with vending machines at work. I agree but still, Jim would have missed a great opportunity to troll Dwight !
- silicon2401 5y ago
  > Other places I've seen offer a "fully stocked" kitchen (read, junk food) as a perk. Why the hell would I want a constant supply of crap I can easily afford to buy but don't because it's unhealthy? I consider myself to have pretty decent self control, but some people don't and it's like offering crack to an addict. I agree completely. I've never understood why people making $200-300k are so impressed by food, as if they're living on a remote island. I could understand if it was some kind of chef service where you can request any recipe, but as it is I'd rather work in an office that has no food or private offices so I can keep the noises, smells, and sights out.

globular-toast 5y ago

> - I'm not constantly surrounded by free junk food. I worked for a while in a "normie" office (not a tech company) and I was blown away by the amount of junk food people ate. In some areas each row of desks had piles of junk food at the ends and there would constantly be cake for people's birthdays etc. Other places I've seen offer a "fully stocked" kitchen (read, junk food) as a perk. Why the hell would I want a constant supply of crap I can easily afford to buy but don't because it's unhealthy? I consider myself to have pretty decent self control, but some people don't and it's like offering crack to an addict. I don't even agree with vending machines at work.

wiether 5y ago
> I don't even agree with vending machines at work. I agree but still, Jim would have missed a great opportunity to troll Dwight !
silicon2401 5y ago
> Other places I've seen offer a "fully stocked" kitchen (read, junk food) as a perk. Why the hell would I want a constant supply of crap I can easily afford to buy but don't because it's unhealthy? I consider myself to have pretty decent self control, but some people don't and it's like offering crack to an addict. I agree completely. I've never understood why people making $200-300k are so impressed by food, as if they're living on a remote island. I could understand if it was some kind of chef service where you can request any recipe, but as it is I'd rather work in an office that has no food or private offices so I can keep the noises, smells, and sights out.