been in some that allowed it, some didn't. mostly it was a store manager call. as fdarn says we did it any way, just didn't let cups and stuff pile up so it was so noticeable. kept a ticket tape ito it so we could prove if had to it was paid for.

I can have whatever I want in the meatroom whenever I want it. If I buy anything I usually have the receipt with it but they have never questioned me. I would never take anything with out paying for it first and I think they know that. They go the extra mile to keep me happy and I do likewise for them. Seems to be working out pretty well. I have worked places with all the silly rules it really kept moral in the crapper. As for those who say quit and go, I'm with Fdarn...kiss my ass! You can fire me if you think that's in your best interest but I'll quit when I'm damn good and ready thanks anyway.

At my current store, we can eat or drink anything we want. We bring in hamburgers, burritos, pizza, awesome home made foods, any drink we want except of course alcohol. We set it in plain sight. No problem. We bring in bags of food. Enough for everyone. By starting this thread, I'm not complaining. I have it made. It's where I came from 8 years ago that I'm talking about. Also, I do work a few days off each year at the places in question and yes, I break the rules. I hide a bottle of water and candy bar in my tool box and in the 2nd half of my shift, I might bring in a Starbucks item and put in out of sight. I just have to make sure I don't leave it there or else the crew will be in trouble.

I really hate hypocrisy in the workplace. I bet you anything that the people who made these rules have snacks and drinks at their desk.

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I can have whatever I want in the meatroom whenever I want it. If I buy anything I usually have the receipt with it but they have never questioned me. I would never take anything with out paying for it first and I think they know that. They go the extra mile to keep me happy and I do likewise for them. Seems to be working out pretty well. I have worked places with all the silly rules it really kept moral in the crapper. As for those who say quit and go, I'm with Fdarn...kiss my ass! You can fire me if you think that's in your best interest but I'll quit when I'm damn good and ready thanks anyway.

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 Calm down hot shot. I never said my crew or I have never broken any rules like eating or drinking in or around the meat room. If a supervisor does catch someone eating or drinking and decides to write that person up for doing so then the crew or myself have no one else to blame but ourselves. Until you own your own shop and can make your own rules you have to follow the rules put into place by your employer or you may have to face the consequences. If your company lets you eat and drink in the meat room then eat, drink, and be happy but please don't tell me to kiss your ass.

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mimeatguy wrote:

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I can have whatever I want in the meatroom whenever I want it. If I buy anything I usually have the receipt with it but they have never questioned me. I would never take anything with out paying for it first and I think they know that. They go the extra mile to keep me happy and I do likewise for them. Seems to be working out pretty well. I have worked places with all the silly rules it really kept moral in the crapper. As for those who say quit and go, I'm with Fdarn...kiss my ass! You can fire me if you think that's in your best interest but I'll quit when I'm damn good and ready thanks anyway.

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 Calm down hot shot. I never said my crew or I have never broken any rules like eating or drinking in or around the meat room. If a supervisor does catch someone eating or drinking and decides to write that person up for doing so then the crew or myself have no one else to blame but ourselves. Until you own your own shop and can make your own rules you have to follow the rules put into place by your employer or you may have to face the consequences. If your company lets you eat and drink in the meat room then eat, drink, and be happy but please don't tell me to kiss your ass.

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 I'm not saying that to you because I don't work for you. We all relate topics to our own experience. I've heard that said a number of times over the years because someone had a problem with a petty rule or nitpicking by a boss. I myself have always had stomach issues and have spent a lot of money trying to figure out why, to no avail. The only thing that seems to keep me feeling well, and the most productive, I might add, is a little food every hour or so usually like  crackers or a banana or something like that will calm the fire in my gut. I was once sent home by a meat manager cause I was caught eating a banana. I think he thought I was going to get on my knees and beg for my job or something (it was the best paying job around) well if you're waiting for that you're gonna be waitin' a long time. No job is worth that. After a couple days when they didn't hear from me the district manager called me in and I explained my situation and he put me in a different store with a very good and reasonable manager. What it boils down to is this... If you have a crew or an individual who is doing an awesome job for you and for the most part plays by the rules, if you're smart your not going to let some child like rule screw it up! Like when you were a kid and the teacher would catch you chewing gum and would stick it on your nose and make you sit there for a while LOL! Like a very good worker  who worked for me in a side business of mine told me... "don't sweat the small stuff".  Very good advice. Every once in a while in the real world you have to bite your tongue or look the other way to keep things running smooth and keep improving. Petty squabbles make things go backword. So if I hear "quit and go somewhere else" in my small corner of the world my response will be the same...kma. Nothing personal.

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Let me add, to me food & drink is ok with me BUT keep your damn cell out of my market unless it's turned off. With me a cell phone would get you sent home if you talking or texting while you are suppose to be working. you not going to put work off on my other cutters so you can talk or text your woman.

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 I agree with you 100%, but it's two totally different things. Your rule is reasonable. We're talking about an unreasonable rule.

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We are not allowed to have any food or drink in the dept. But like you said DONT SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF , thats my moto. When the inspector is in the house the first thing we do is trash the drinks, get rid of the pre cooked bacon thats warming on the heat pad of the manual wrapper and make sure all our sinks are full. I told the store manager that we will always have drinks in the cooler because we work hard and need the fluid . So far he has not made a big deal about it as long as we are on our toes for the inspectors.

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