▲ 675 ▼ 'Wildly more expensive': Workers with in-office jobs spend about $31/day that they wouldn't working from home — here's what employers need to do (finance.yahoo.com) submitted 2 years ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/workreform@lemmy.world 124 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[+] Discotheque@kbin.social 13 points 2 years ago (7 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 14 child comments replies: [–] Garbanzo@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago (1 child) In most of the US that's a crazy amount to spend on lunch, but this hypothetical also included public transit so we're not talking about most of the US permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago Yeah that’s DC based on metro. Food is crazy there permalink fedilink source parent [–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's in CAD. Our dollar isn't as strong as the EUR. Also everything is more expensive in Canada. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* (2 children) Spending $30 on lunch in Canada is still absurd. The food court near where I work: $15 for iranian meat + rice (i forget what it's called sorry, best option by far though) $12 for a japadog $8 for two slices of pizza Are you going to earls or some shit for lunch? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago $15 for iranian meat Cannibalism is illegal. permalink fedilink source parent [–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago No! I swear, a single plate with a drink at a food court is now 20+$. It's insane. permalink fedilink source parent [–] e_t_@kbin.pithyphrase.net 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Just a fast food hamburger and fries is $9-something where I live. The yellow curry at my favorite Thai restaurant is $12-something, plus a tip. Add a soda to either one and it's another $2-3. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago That's similar here. I could scrimp and get by for a little less but it is easy to spend $10-15 on lunch these days. But at least it's less healthy. /s permalink fedilink source parent [–] ellabee@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago I'd say it's about $15-20 for an average lunch here, in Seattle. transit is fairly cheap, $5.50 to and from work unless you live far enough to go through a couple zones, at which point I think it's still under $8 round trip. permalink fedilink source parent [–] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yea 25-30 is a sit down meal somewhere, in reality most office drones are picking up something quick from fast food or a convenience store for >$15 a day. Still a waste of money though permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] jasondj@ttrpg.network 2 points 2 years ago* (1 child) You’d be surprised. I was busy at work one day and starving. Almost doordashed a burrito and chips from Chipotle till I saw it’d be almost $25 before tip. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago I would be surprised but you said DoorDash, that adds like 40% after you count in DoorDash fees, the raise in price from the restaurant trying to get their fees back, plus the tip. permalink fedilink source parent [–] theneverfox@pawb.social 1 point 2 years ago $7?? The norm must be at least twice that permalink fedilink source parent [–] GingeyBook@lemm.ee -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) Also just pack your lunch ffs permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 years ago (4 children) just make sure it doesn't smell, stain, is difficult to eat, is easy to prepare, easy to clean and you've measured out the right amount to prevent wastage. or just let me work from home?! which is better in every way?! for everyone involved?! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Yeah that’s a peanut butter sandwich. And it’s good for you permalink fedilink source parent [–] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) And all of this is why the lunch meat sandwich is the king and standard of packed lunches. I normally swap between packing a lunch meat sandwich or a pb&j for lunch or I’ll go broke grabbing takeout permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I need to start doing this. I agree WFH is good but I feel like people exaggerate how hard it is to bring your own lunch. I ate an apple with nut butter today because I was too lazy to meal prep. Yeah, I have low standards, yeah it's not exactly filling but whatever. I've saved hundreds by just sucking it up having a shitty lunch when I'm too lazy to meal prep. TO BE CLEAR: I 100% support WFH. Fuck greedy, lazy employers who refuse it for no reason, we should all continue to fight for WFH. Acting like there is no alternative to buying lunch every day is a cop out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Asifall@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago It’s not that it’s super hard to bring your own lunch, but it’s definitely hard-er. People just get mad when their employers won’t recognize that there’s a difference between wfh and commuting. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SheerDumbLuck@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago Alternatively, microwave fish every day for lunch in the kitchenette near the execs. We must suffer together. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I 100% agree wfh is better in every way but these are the dumbest excuses. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago life is just a series of little things. the little things matter. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Garbanzo@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago (1 child) In most of the US that's a crazy amount to spend on lunch, but this hypothetical also included public transit so we're not talking about most of the US permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago Yeah that’s DC based on metro. Food is crazy there permalink fedilink source parent
[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago Yeah that’s DC based on metro. Food is crazy there permalink fedilink source parent
[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's in CAD. Our dollar isn't as strong as the EUR. Also everything is more expensive in Canada. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* (2 children) Spending $30 on lunch in Canada is still absurd. The food court near where I work: $15 for iranian meat + rice (i forget what it's called sorry, best option by far though) $12 for a japadog $8 for two slices of pizza Are you going to earls or some shit for lunch? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago $15 for iranian meat Cannibalism is illegal. permalink fedilink source parent [–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago No! I swear, a single plate with a drink at a food court is now 20+$. It's insane. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* (2 children) Spending $30 on lunch in Canada is still absurd. The food court near where I work: $15 for iranian meat + rice (i forget what it's called sorry, best option by far though) $12 for a japadog $8 for two slices of pizza Are you going to earls or some shit for lunch? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago $15 for iranian meat Cannibalism is illegal. permalink fedilink source parent [–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago No! I swear, a single plate with a drink at a food court is now 20+$. It's insane. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago $15 for iranian meat Cannibalism is illegal. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago No! I swear, a single plate with a drink at a food court is now 20+$. It's insane. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] e_t_@kbin.pithyphrase.net 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Just a fast food hamburger and fries is $9-something where I live. The yellow curry at my favorite Thai restaurant is $12-something, plus a tip. Add a soda to either one and it's another $2-3. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago That's similar here. I could scrimp and get by for a little less but it is easy to spend $10-15 on lunch these days. But at least it's less healthy. /s permalink fedilink source parent
[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago That's similar here. I could scrimp and get by for a little less but it is easy to spend $10-15 on lunch these days. But at least it's less healthy. /s permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ellabee@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago I'd say it's about $15-20 for an average lunch here, in Seattle. transit is fairly cheap, $5.50 to and from work unless you live far enough to go through a couple zones, at which point I think it's still under $8 round trip. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yea 25-30 is a sit down meal somewhere, in reality most office drones are picking up something quick from fast food or a convenience store for >$15 a day. Still a waste of money though permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] jasondj@ttrpg.network 2 points 2 years ago* (1 child) You’d be surprised. I was busy at work one day and starving. Almost doordashed a burrito and chips from Chipotle till I saw it’d be almost $25 before tip. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago I would be surprised but you said DoorDash, that adds like 40% after you count in DoorDash fees, the raise in price from the restaurant trying to get their fees back, plus the tip. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] jasondj@ttrpg.network 2 points 2 years ago* (1 child) You’d be surprised. I was busy at work one day and starving. Almost doordashed a burrito and chips from Chipotle till I saw it’d be almost $25 before tip. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago I would be surprised but you said DoorDash, that adds like 40% after you count in DoorDash fees, the raise in price from the restaurant trying to get their fees back, plus the tip. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago I would be surprised but you said DoorDash, that adds like 40% after you count in DoorDash fees, the raise in price from the restaurant trying to get their fees back, plus the tip. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] theneverfox@pawb.social 1 point 2 years ago $7?? The norm must be at least twice that permalink fedilink source parent
[–] GingeyBook@lemm.ee -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) Also just pack your lunch ffs permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 years ago (4 children) just make sure it doesn't smell, stain, is difficult to eat, is easy to prepare, easy to clean and you've measured out the right amount to prevent wastage. or just let me work from home?! which is better in every way?! for everyone involved?! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Yeah that’s a peanut butter sandwich. And it’s good for you permalink fedilink source parent [–] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) And all of this is why the lunch meat sandwich is the king and standard of packed lunches. I normally swap between packing a lunch meat sandwich or a pb&j for lunch or I’ll go broke grabbing takeout permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I need to start doing this. I agree WFH is good but I feel like people exaggerate how hard it is to bring your own lunch. I ate an apple with nut butter today because I was too lazy to meal prep. Yeah, I have low standards, yeah it's not exactly filling but whatever. I've saved hundreds by just sucking it up having a shitty lunch when I'm too lazy to meal prep. TO BE CLEAR: I 100% support WFH. Fuck greedy, lazy employers who refuse it for no reason, we should all continue to fight for WFH. Acting like there is no alternative to buying lunch every day is a cop out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Asifall@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago It’s not that it’s super hard to bring your own lunch, but it’s definitely hard-er. People just get mad when their employers won’t recognize that there’s a difference between wfh and commuting. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SheerDumbLuck@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago Alternatively, microwave fish every day for lunch in the kitchenette near the execs. We must suffer together. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I 100% agree wfh is better in every way but these are the dumbest excuses. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago life is just a series of little things. the little things matter. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 years ago (4 children) just make sure it doesn't smell, stain, is difficult to eat, is easy to prepare, easy to clean and you've measured out the right amount to prevent wastage. or just let me work from home?! which is better in every way?! for everyone involved?! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Yeah that’s a peanut butter sandwich. And it’s good for you permalink fedilink source parent [–] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) And all of this is why the lunch meat sandwich is the king and standard of packed lunches. I normally swap between packing a lunch meat sandwich or a pb&j for lunch or I’ll go broke grabbing takeout permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I need to start doing this. I agree WFH is good but I feel like people exaggerate how hard it is to bring your own lunch. I ate an apple with nut butter today because I was too lazy to meal prep. Yeah, I have low standards, yeah it's not exactly filling but whatever. I've saved hundreds by just sucking it up having a shitty lunch when I'm too lazy to meal prep. TO BE CLEAR: I 100% support WFH. Fuck greedy, lazy employers who refuse it for no reason, we should all continue to fight for WFH. Acting like there is no alternative to buying lunch every day is a cop out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Asifall@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago It’s not that it’s super hard to bring your own lunch, but it’s definitely hard-er. People just get mad when their employers won’t recognize that there’s a difference between wfh and commuting. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SheerDumbLuck@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago Alternatively, microwave fish every day for lunch in the kitchenette near the execs. We must suffer together. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I 100% agree wfh is better in every way but these are the dumbest excuses. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago life is just a series of little things. the little things matter. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Yeah that’s a peanut butter sandwich. And it’s good for you permalink fedilink source parent
[–] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) And all of this is why the lunch meat sandwich is the king and standard of packed lunches. I normally swap between packing a lunch meat sandwich or a pb&j for lunch or I’ll go broke grabbing takeout permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I need to start doing this. I agree WFH is good but I feel like people exaggerate how hard it is to bring your own lunch. I ate an apple with nut butter today because I was too lazy to meal prep. Yeah, I have low standards, yeah it's not exactly filling but whatever. I've saved hundreds by just sucking it up having a shitty lunch when I'm too lazy to meal prep. TO BE CLEAR: I 100% support WFH. Fuck greedy, lazy employers who refuse it for no reason, we should all continue to fight for WFH. Acting like there is no alternative to buying lunch every day is a cop out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Asifall@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago It’s not that it’s super hard to bring your own lunch, but it’s definitely hard-er. People just get mad when their employers won’t recognize that there’s a difference between wfh and commuting. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I need to start doing this. I agree WFH is good but I feel like people exaggerate how hard it is to bring your own lunch. I ate an apple with nut butter today because I was too lazy to meal prep. Yeah, I have low standards, yeah it's not exactly filling but whatever. I've saved hundreds by just sucking it up having a shitty lunch when I'm too lazy to meal prep. TO BE CLEAR: I 100% support WFH. Fuck greedy, lazy employers who refuse it for no reason, we should all continue to fight for WFH. Acting like there is no alternative to buying lunch every day is a cop out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Asifall@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago It’s not that it’s super hard to bring your own lunch, but it’s definitely hard-er. People just get mad when their employers won’t recognize that there’s a difference between wfh and commuting. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Asifall@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago It’s not that it’s super hard to bring your own lunch, but it’s definitely hard-er. People just get mad when their employers won’t recognize that there’s a difference between wfh and commuting. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SheerDumbLuck@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago Alternatively, microwave fish every day for lunch in the kitchenette near the execs. We must suffer together. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I 100% agree wfh is better in every way but these are the dumbest excuses. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago life is just a series of little things. the little things matter. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago life is just a series of little things. the little things matter. permalink fedilink source parent