Every day you faced with the seemingly small question of whether to eat lunch at your desk, or get away and focus on the task at hand. While it may not seem like a big issue, many people have very passionate opinions about the subject.
It's been said that lunch is your time. A freedom from interruptions and e-mail pings. Many people I know make it a point to spend the entire lunch hour out of the building. For them it's a sanity check. There is one common thread that connects these people, and it's their history. These are the people who will work in the same position for many years. Ambition is not something you will find with this group of people.
There are many people who chose to eat at their desks. It may be because of convenience, but likely it's because they really don't want to be away from the action. A need to always be plugged in and ready to go. Here you will find the ambitious. People who are willing and desire to move up.
If you are looking to move up, check out the lunch habits of those around you. It's a quick and easy way to find out who your competition really is.
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