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Re:How to pack a Norwegian sandwich, the world’s most boring... by Vrondi on Tuesday October 15, 2019 @02:09PM (#21261701)
Well, in addition to cultural differences, being hourly vs. being salaried is a big difference. I am salaried. I don't clock in and out. I'm just expected to be there during business hours, which don't change if I work through my lunch hour. Eating quickly at my desk just donates my "free" lunch hour time to my employer. You don't get anything back for that lunch hour donation in many salaried jobs (at least in the USA).
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Re:How to pack a Norwegian sandwich, the world’s most boring... by thaumasiotes on Tuesday October 15, 2019 @03:40PM (#21262787)
> I'm just expected to be there during business hours, which don't change if I work through my lunch hour.

Having also held salaried jobs, it was very much the case that some people worked different schedules than others. One was particularly notable for leaving in the early afternoon.

Yes, your employer's expectations for "business hours" are set by how many of those hours you spend being present at work. Try extending your lunch another hour and leaving at the same time, see what your employer thinks.

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