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Lunch Time at PKM
Leslie Holley- Tax Manager
On my first day at PKM, almost five years ago, I worried a bit about the usual things-how to use the copier, where to find pens, how the coffee machine worked, where was my desk and how files were stored, but my main concern was lunch. Did I have to ask permission to go to lunch? Did I punch in and punch out on a time machine like my days as a T.J. Maxx floor associate? Would I have anyone to sit with? Did we have to eat at a certain time each day like in high school?
These thoughts might sound silly to some but lunch is an important and sacred event for me! As you enter the work world you might have the same question. Well the good news is PKM has no rules when it comes to lunch time. Here is a brief list of our lunchers various styles:
Early bird socials-like true accountants this group leaves promptly at 11:30 a.m. and heads downstairs to the food court area to either purchase a meal at the various restaurants or eat their packed lunches with others. This group packs and buys but likes to eat in a different atmosphere away from the office.
Early bird break roomers-this group packs or buys from the food court but likes to consume their meals in the break room. This group socializes, reads the paper or watches Family Feud during lunch.
Deskers-this group values their web based news and likes to view CNN, New York Times or People.com to get their daily fill of information. This group uses lunch as a time to unwind alone and relax.
Multi-taskers-this group uses their time to pick up dry cleaning, go to Trader Joes, work out, drop by the post office or shop at some of the stores in the mall of our office building. Some of the men even use their lunch time to get a quick hair cut.
Adventurers-this group likes to gather a group and carpool to new lunch spots around downtown or walk to Centennial Olympic Park in the warm months to enjoy the free concert lunch series. Starting in April, Centennial Park has local artists performing a variety of live music including jazz, reggae and R&B at noon. The concert is free so many of us will grab a sack lunch and take a midday break.
Employees hop from group to group each day so no matter your lunch style, PKM has one for you.
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