While I am very grateful to have a job during this economic slow down, there is one thing that bums me out. It’s our employee dinning room. Most would say we’re lucky to be provided with a free buffet before, during, or after work (or all 3 if we choose). And while you maybe right I see it as a means to an end.Here is why-
1. The selection of food- on any given day there 6 stations containing “Italian, Mexican, American (ie. fried everything), salad bar, pizza, and desserts. *and I use those terms loosely.
2. The chicken breast is commonly referred to as “swimming chicken” since it floats in what I guess is a mix of oil, water, and dead vegetables. A guess mind you due to the fact that the cooks don’t even know, and if they do they aren’t talking.
3. The dessert section is twice the size of the salad bar.
4. The only healthy choices on the salad bar are; lettuce (which on occasion is tossed in their secret Caesar sauce), carrots, celery, and hardboiled eggs (which are usually over or under cooked).
Now don’t get me wrong I’m not ungrateful or a picky eater. I obviously love food! And while the buffet has served me well and on many occasions. (I gained 40 lbs. in 1 yr.) I now use it sparingly, bringing meals from home and supplementing only occasionally from the buffet.
Final Thought:
Why does our company provide us with a workout facility? If we want to lose weight (or gain) just go to the buffet.
**To all my nocturnal friends out there….Starting Friday January 2nd I am going graveyard 2am-10am. So check back in as I try to rearrange my schedule - sleeping, eating, and working out….I’ll keep you posted unless I fall asleep first zzzzzzzzzz……………..
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