“Taking your full lunch break makes you look less committed than people who eat at their desks”
Agree
- Perception matters in competitive environments
- Shows you prioritize the work
- Others notice who's always available
- Face-time still influences promotions
Disagree
- Breaks actually improve your productivity
- Toxic workplace culture shouldn't be normalized
- Mental health matters more than optics
- Good managers don't judge lunch habits
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