Going Home for Lunch: A Recipe for Stress?

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It takes me 10 minutes to bike home for lunch. This means I get an extra 20 minutes exercise and I don't have to change clothes since it's so close. It's honestly the best part of my day. I leave my desk, set the timer on my phone for 45 minutes, ride home, heat some leftovers up on the stove, play with my cats, watch some netflix or listen to music, and return to the office when the timer goes off. Because I don't drive my commute is very predictable and completely relaxing. I wish everyone had the chance that I do.

ICUP 6:59PM September 24, 2012

My husband comes home for lunch, since I got married I do consulting work and in between projects sometimes I have 1-2 month break. He comes home for lunch I hate it - what the hell am I stepford wiife or what- but I think he planed it like that- he works 2m minutes from work in small company and guess what he is doing very well at work. So in nutshell I think it depends on person,personally, I dont like the concept.

Indu of DE 1:44PM August 26, 2009

I've been fortunate to work close enough to home to go home for lunch. It was a good chance to get a load of laundry going or heat up the previous evening's leftovers. If it was a really stressful day at the office, I could take a short nap and recharge somewhat. Not something for everyday, but if I needed to curb spending, a great option.

JENNIFER of TX 5:10PM March 03, 2009

I once had a job that was a 5 minute walk away from where I lived. I used to walk home, fix lunch, eat and walk back with time to spare. I saved lots of money and it was very relaxing.

Jason S. of CA 10:31AM February 12, 2009

I don't work close enough to be able to go home. I have a ~50 minute commute one way. However, for those times when you forget something at home or whatever, it would be nice to have the OPTION of going home.
Stuck in the office. Blah.

Ben E. of AL 2:23PM February 04, 2009